China to face France in Women's Basketball World Cup quarter-finals

China will face France in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup following a 75-72 victory over Puerto Rico. The win secures China's place in the final eight and sets up a rematch of their 2022 encounter.

The match against Puerto Rico was a closely contested battle. While players like Xinyu Luo and Mingling Chen helped China build an early lead, Puerto Rico's Trinity San Antonio kept the game competitive with 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. China eventually secured the win behind contributions from Ziyu Zhang and Shuyu Yang.

France, led by coach Jean-Aimé Toupane, enters the quarter-finals after finishing first in Group B with an undefeated record. The upcoming matchup against the defending finalists, China, is expected to be a significant challenge for the French squad.