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France Breaks Through to Historic World Cup Final

By Sports Desk · 2026-09-12 · Updated 2026-09-12 17:43 UTC
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France has advanced to the historic FIBA World Cup final by defeating host Germany 86-64, with Gabby Williams scoring 22 points and Janelle Salaün adding a double-double. The team now awaits the result of the United States-Spain matchup to determine their Sunday opponent.

  • GN sports/basketball (en-US) reports that Janelle Salaün contributed a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Marine Johannès hit three threes to slow the pace in the final quarter. The outlet also notes that Dominique Malonga finished with six points and four rebounds for the French squad.

    Source: Seattle Sports

  • According to GN sports/basketball (en-US), Gabby Williams was the standout performer with 22 points and five rebounds, while Janelle Salaün secured a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds to help France dominate the second half. The victory marks the first semifinal appearance for both nations since 1986, setting up a Sunday showdown against either Spain or the United States.

    Source: houstonchronicle.com

  • In Berlin, the roar of the home crowd fades as France secures a historic victory over Germany, setting the stage for a potential clash with the United States.

    Source: RFI
Based on reporting by RFI, houstonchronicle.com and Seattle Sports, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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