Team USA asserted their international basketball dominance once again, overcoming an early 14-point deficit to defeat France 97–79 in Berlin and capture their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Gold.
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Team USA asserted their international basketball dominance once again, overcoming an early 14-point deficit to defeat France 97–79 in Berlin and capture their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Gold.
The French national team came out firing in the gold medal game, capitalizing on a hot shooting start to take a commanding 31–17 lead early in the second quarter. However, the Americans quickly found their rhythm. Behind a buzzer-beating three-pointer from Caitlin Clark before halftime, Team USA cut the deficit to 45–43. The second half belonged entirely to the U.S., as they unleashed a 30–12 surge in the third quarter to pull away permanently.
Caitlin Clark calls the half with a big three 🚨#FIBAWWC pic.twitter.com/vNZQtraVUl
— FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup (@FIBAWWC) September 13, 2026
The game’s top performer was Team USA captain Breanna Stewart. Delivering a stellar double-double performance, Stewart dominated the court with a game-high 22 points and 10 rebounds. Her elite leadership and clutch scoring sparked the U.S. comeback, earning her tournament MVP honors for the second time in her decorated career. Jackie Young provided vital secondary scoring with 18 points, while Dominique Malonga led France with 21 points in their silver-medal effort.
Captain Stewie is the TISSOT MVP of FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/uqOAzwIv4P
— FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup (@FIBAWWC) September 13, 2026
Team USA will have four days to rest before players return to their respective teams to finish the remaining WNBA regular season games on September 18.
The United States national team secured a hard-fought 76-66 victory over Spain in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, advancing to its fifth consecutive championship game.
Spain came out aggressive, leaping to a 11-4 lead in the opening quarter and utilizing a physical, high-pressure defense that disrupted the American offense throughout the first half. Led by standout performances from María Conde and Iyana Martín—who each scored 17 points—Spain kept pace with the four-time defending champions, forcing a 58-58 deadlock entering the final quarter.
The U.S. turned the tide in the fourth quarter with an intense defensive push, holding Spain to just eight points while scoring 18. Head coach Kara Lawson’s squad launched a decisive 12-2 run to build a 10-point lead with five minutes remaining, creating enough of a cushion to secure the victory.
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Breanna Stewart led the Americans with 16 points, while Kahleah Copper added 13 off the bench. The win extended the U.S. World Cup winning streak to 35 consecutive games and set up a gold-medal matchup against France. Spain will face Germany for the bronze medal.
Team USA continued its march toward a fifth consecutive title at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, delivering a clinical 108–56 quarterfinal victory over Hungary in Berlin.
From the opening tip, head coach Kara Lawson’s squad set an uncompromising pace. Breanna Stewart opened the scoring with a signature fadeaway jumper, sparking an early 13–7 run. The Americans never looked back, putting together a 15–0 run in the first half to establish complete control. Behind an incredible 20-for-26 shooting display early on, Team USA built a 59–30 halftime lead—marking the highest-scoring quarterfinal half in FIBA Women’s World Cup history.
Hungary, competing in the World Cup top eight for the first time in 40 years behind Minnesota Lynx standout Dorka Juhász, struggled to handle the Americans’ overwhelming depth and high-pressure defense. Team USA set two tournament quarterfinal records on the day: most points scored (108) and most total assists (31).
Angel Reese with another steal, and return of favor to CC 🙌#FIBAWWC pic.twitter.com/Hl4Eei5XB0
— FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup (@FIBAWWC) September 10, 2026
Napheesa Collier anchored the victory with an efficient performance on both ends of the floor, earning Player of the Game honors. She scored a game-high 19 points and set the early tempo by pouring in 10 of those points in the first quarter alone. Collier spearheaded a balanced American attack that featured all 12 roster members on the scoresheet, supported by strong outings from Caitlin Clark (10 points, 9 assists) and Kahleah Copper (10 points).
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With the quarterfinal win secured, Team USA advances to its 11th straight FIBA Women’s World Cup semifinal. They will take on Spain, who secured their spot after defeating Australia 89–66 in their quarterfinal clash. The marquee semifinal matchup takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 09:00 PM local time.
Team USA delivered an explosive performance at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, cruising past Czechia 105–64 on Monday. The decisive victory capped a 3–0 sweep of Group D and extended the Americans’ tournament winning streak to 33 games, sending them directly into the quarterfinals.
Bouncing back from a cold shooting night against Italy, the U.S. offense exploded early, shooting 63.6% inside the arc in the first half to build a commanding 57–33 halftime lead. Breanna Stewart led the charge with a stellar all-around stat line—19 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Six U.S. players reached double figures, highlighting the team’s elite depth and ball movement.
Czechia fought gamely but was ultimately overpowered by the Americans’ speed and size. Eliska Joklova was the lone bright spot for Czechia, scoring a team-high 19 points alongside 3 rebounds and 2 assists in the loss that eliminated her squad from the tournament.
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🎥 Highlights from the 🇺🇸 #USABWNT's commanding 105-64 victory over 🇨🇿 Czechia at the #FIBAWWC! pic.twitter.com/U1R5I6tmt2
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) September 7, 2026
With group play wrapped up, Team USA awaits the winner of the Hungary vs. Japan matchup to determine their opponent for the win-or-go-home quarterfinals.
Caitlin Clark proved once again why she is a generational talent, delivering a flawless Player of the Game performance in her FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup debut. Coming off the bench, the superstar guard orchestrated the floor with masterclass precision, showcasing the elite court vision, lethal deep shooting, and poise that have defined her meteoric rise.
Clark posted a remarkable double-double, matching a team-high with 14 points alongside 11 assists and 3 rebounds in just 25 minutes of action. What elevated her performance into the record books, however, was her absolute ball security. Clark recorded zero turnovers throughout the night—setting a USA Basketball record for the most assists without a giveaway in a single World Cup game. Her 11 dimes also marked the highest assist total for any American player in their World Cup debut.
Whether knocking down signature perimeter jumpers or threading microscopic passes through defensive gaps, Clark controlled the tempo whenever she stepped onto the hardwood. Finishing with an astounding game-high +30 plus/minus rating, Clark left no doubt that her dynamic game translates seamlessly to the international stage.
Team USA opened its campaign at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin with a decisive 94–61 group-stage victory over China at the Max-Schmeling-Halle.
The Americans controlled the game early, establishing a 27–14 advantage in the opening quarter and utilizing quick ball movement and high-intensity defense to keep China at bay.
Caitlin Clark led the charge for Team USA, posting a double-double with 14 points and 11 assists. Operating as the engine of the offense, Clark shared team-high scoring honors alongside Paige Bueckers and Rhyne Howard—who also added 14 points apiece—while setting the pace with her playmaking.
PAIGE AND CAITLIN MAKING THE CHINA TEAM DANCE 😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨 pic.twitter.com/PkPEVHSDnO
— barbra version (@sacbabi) September 4, 2026
China leaned heavily on its interior presence to stay competitive, featuring 7-foot-3 center Zhang Ziyu. However, veteran WNBA center Han Xu delivered China’s standout performance, posting a team-high double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds to anchor their frontcourt.
Despite China’s frontcourt size, Team USA’s transition play and bench depth proved overwhelming across four quarters. The victory extended the Americans’ long-standing winning streak in senior FIBA World Cup play and got their tournament off to a 1–0 start in Group D.
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Team USA next opponent will be Italy on 6th Sept.