USA Women's Basketball wins fifth straight World Cup title

The United States women’s national basketball team won its fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup title, defeating France 97-79 in the final held in Berlin, Germany. Despite trailing by 14 points in the first half, the American squad staged a significant comeback in the second half, outscoring France 30-12 in the third quarter to secure the victory.

Breanna Stewart led the United States with 22 points and 10 rebounds, earning her second tournament Most Valuable Player award. Other key contributors included Jackie Young with 18 points and Caitlin Clark, who added 12 points off the bench. For France, the silver medal marked a historic achievement as their first appearance in a World Cup final, with Gabby Williams and Dominique Malonga among the top performers.

Spain secured the bronze medal by defeating Germany 81-58 in the third-place match. The tournament also highlighted the integration of WNBA stars into the international roster, with players like Angel Reese and Aliyah Boston contributing to the undefeated 6-0 run for Team USA.