US Women's National Basketball Team Wins 2026 FIBA World Cup Championship
By defeating France in the final of the 2026 FIBA World Cup held in Germany, the USA claimed the gold medal for the fifth consecutive time.
The US women's national basketball team claimed the gold medal by defeating France 97-79 in the final match of the 2026 FIBA World Cup hosted by Germany.
Victory Against France in the Final
The United States women's national basketball team displayed a dominant performance against France in the championship match, leaving the court with a 97-79 victory and winning the trophy.
Contributions from Star Players
In the contest, Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark stood out with impactful performances off the bench. Clark produced 12 points in 13 minutes, while Boston recorded 7 points without a miss.
On the team, Breanna Stewart stood out with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Jackie Young contributed 18 points, Kahleah Copper 15 points, and Chelsea Gray 12 points to the victory.
Historical Streak and Coaching Staff
With this result, the US women's national team secured the championship title for the fifth consecutive time in the FIBA World Cup organization.
In the US coaching staff led by head coach Kara Lawson, Stephanie White also served as an assistant coach.
WNBA Schedule and Return
The representatives on the national team will return to Indianapolis this week. Having secured their play-off berth, the Indiana team will battle for seeding in the remaining matches of the regular season.