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USA defend Fiba Women’s World Cup title after early scare against France

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 14 September 2026 at 6:35 am

USA defend Fiba Women’s World Cup title after early scare against France

USA overcame a 14-point France lead in first half Breanna Stewart scores 22 points; Caitlin Clark gets 12 Defending champions USA fell behind early but stormed back past ⁠France 97-79 on Sunday to win the Women’s World Cup.

In a rematch of the 2024 ⁠Olympic final , ⁠the American women came out on top once more, earning their fifth consecutive World Cup title ⁠and stretching their impressive unbeaten run at Olympics or World Cups to 20 years.

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USA defend Fiba Women’s World Cup title after early scare against France

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