USA Seizes Gold in 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Final
Team USA has secured its fifth consecutive World Cup title by overcoming a halftime deficit to defeat France 97-79, with Breanna Stewart earning MVP honors for a 22-point game. This victory extends America's international dominance while marking the end of France's historic bid for their first global medal.
GN sports/basketball (en-US) reports that Breanna Stewart anchored the victory with a 22-point, 10-rebound performance while Jackie Young contributed 18 points. The source also notes that France's Dominique Malonga and Gabby Williams each scored in the 20s in a losing effort.
Source: Bullets ForeverAccording to GN sports/basketball (de), Stewart’s selection as MVP is her second at the World Cup, having previously won the award in 2018. The source notes that her teammate A’ja Wilson, who took the honor in 2022, had just withdrawn from this tournament shortly before it began.
Source: basketball-world.newsGN sports/basketball (en-US) reports that Team USA extended its winning streak to 36 straight World Cup games, while Jackie Young was named the game MVP for her 18-point performance. The report also confirms that Paige Bueckers played under three minutes, and that France’s Gabby Williams added 20 points and seven assists in the defeat.
Source: CT InsiderAccording to GN sports/basketball (en-US), Breanna Stewart was named the tournament MVP after scoring 22 points, while rookie Caitlin Clark sealed the first-half rally with a buzzer-beater. The report also notes that France secured its best-ever finish in the event, with Dominique Malonga and Gabby Williams leading their scoring efforts.
Source: Houston ChronicleAccording to GN sports/basketball (en-US), the victory marks the ninth consecutive World Cup final win for the Americans, while France’s Dominique Malonga and Gabby Williams combined for 41 points in a valiant effort to secure the nation's best-ever finish.
Source: MARCAAccording to GN sports/basketball (en-US), Breanna Stewart recorded a 22-point, 10-rebound performance to lead the 97-79 victory, marking her first 20-10 game in a World Cup final since Lisa Leslie in 1998. The team secured its fifth straight title without star A’ja Wilson, who withdrew due to health issues, while extending their overall winning streak to 72 games across World Cup and Olympic competitions.
Source: NBC SportsThe halftime deficit dissolved into memory as the American tide surged forward, erasing France’s early lead in a display of sheer dominance that left no doubt about the final owner of the 2026 gold medal.
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