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USA beats France 97-79 for fifth straight World Cup gold

Team USA erases 14-point deficit with 32-point swing to deny France its first world title in Berlin.

Sources: Le Progrès, Le Dauphiné Libéré, Essentially Sports3 sources ↓|· updated· 1 min read
USA beats France 97-79 for fifth straight World Cup gold
Photo: Le Progrès

KEY POINTS

  • USA defeats France 97-79 in Berlin for fifth straight World Cup gold
  • France led by 14 points (31-17) before USA's 32-point turnaround
  • Caitlin Clark scores 12 points, earns first World Cup technical foul
  • Gabby Williams leads France with 14 points in losing effort
  • USA extends World Cup winning streak to 36 consecutive games

The United States captured its fifth consecutive FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup title with a 97-79 victory over France in Berlin on Sunday. The Americans trailed by 14 points in the first half before a devastating third-quarter surge flipped the game.

France, coached by Jean-Aimé Toupane, led 31-17 late in the second quarter and held a 46-45 edge at halftime. Breanna Stewart sparked a 17-8 run early in the third quarter, and the U.S. eventually built a 27-point advantage at 86-59.

“Well done, girls. You had us dreaming. THANK YOU FRANCE TEAM Thank you Captain Gabby and thank you Marine”

— Fan comment on Instagram

Caitlin Clark finished with 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range, but picked up her first World Cup technical foul in the fourth quarter. Gabby Williams led France with 14 points before the hosts went cold offensively.

The loss repeats the 2024 Olympic final outcome for France, whose players left the court in tears. Marine Johannes was seen crying while Williams applauded her teammates. USA extended its World Cup winning streak to 36 games.

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