France Defeats Germany to Reach FIBA World Cup Final
Led by Gabby Williams, France defeated host Germany 86-64 in Berlin to advance to the women's FIBA World Cup final.
By defeating host Germany 86-64 in the women's FIBA World Cup semifinal match, France became the first team to book its place in the tournament final.
French Dominance in the Match in Berlin
In the match played at the Berlin Arena, France emerged victorious with an 86-64 score against host Germany, who had the backing of the fans.
Gabby Williams led her team to victory by producing 22 points and 5 rebounds.
Standout Performances by French Players
Janelle Salaün made a significant contribution to the victory by recording a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Marine Johannès scored a total of 13 points, including 3 three-pointers, keeping control of the game in the final quarter.
Historic Semifinal and Final Opponents
This matchup marked the first semifinal appearance for both teams since this stage was introduced in 1986.
In Sunday's final match, France will face the winner of the matchup between the United States and Spain.