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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 14, 2026Miami-Dade County

U.S. Women's Basketball Team Wins Fifth Consecutive FIBA World Cup Title

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The U.S. women's basketball team defeated France 97-79 to capture their fifth straight FIBA World Cup championship. Despite facing early deficits and tournament challenges, the American squad secured the victory to maintain their multi-decade dominance in international competition.

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Why It Matters

The outcome establishes the ongoing standing of the U.S. women's basketball program in international competition ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. defeated France 97-79 in the title game to win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup championship.
  • Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and earned tournament MVP honors for a record second time.
  • France held a 14-point first-half lead during the championship game before the U.S. rallied.
  • Caitlin Clark finished the game with 12 points, including a 3-pointer just before halftime.
  • Spain won the bronze medal in the tournament.
  • FIBA shifted the dates for the 2030 tournament in Japan to late November and early December to provide more training time.
  • FIBA announced future tournaments will feature rest days between group games and between the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals.

Who's Mentioned

locationFrance“Runner-up in the tournament”locationSpain“Bronze medal winner”PersonA'ja Wilson“Four-time MVP missing from the tournament roster”PersonIyana Martin“Young nucleus player for Spain”PersonGabby Williams“Leading core player for the French team”PersonBreanna Stewart“Scored 22 points and earned MVP honors”PersonCaitlin Clark“Finished with 12 points and hit a late first-half 3-pointer”locationBERLIN“Host city for the tournament”PersonKara Lawson“Coaching the U.S. team”PersonMarine Johannes“Leading core player for the French team”PersonDominique Malonga“Leading core player for the French team”PersonAwa Fam“Young nucleus player for Spain”locationJapan“Host country for the 2030 tournament”OrganizationFIBA“Governing body that shifted tournament dates”PersonAngel Reese“Part of the newcomer roster for the U.S. team”PersonPaige Bueckers“Part of the newcomer roster for the U.S. team”