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USA survive Spain scare to set up Olympic final rematch with France at Fiba World Cup

The Guardian Sport · 12 September 2026 at 21:08

USA survive Spain scare to set up Olympic final rematch with France at Fiba World Cup

Four-time defending champions beat Spain 76-66 Stewart scores 16 as USA pull away in fourth Americans to face France in rematch of Paris final The United States advanced to the Fiba Women’s Basketball World Cup final for the fifth consecutive time, pulling away in the fourth quarter to beat Spain 76-66 on Saturday in Berlin.

Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 for the four-time defending champions, who were tied at 58 entering the fourth quarter before finally taking control.

Jackie Young added 12 points.

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USA survive Spain scare to set up Olympic final rematch with France at Fiba World Cup

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