USA Women's Basketball Team Reaches 2026 World Cup Final
The USA Women's Basketball Team secured their spot in the final of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup by defeating Spain 76-66 in a semi-final match held in Berlin on Saturday. The game was closely contested, with both teams tied at 58 points entering the fourth quarter.
However, the USA, the defending champions, surged ahead in the final period, outscoring Spain to clinch a 10-point victory. Breanna Stewart was the standout player for the USA, scoring 16 points, while Kahleah Copper contributed 13 points and Jackie Young added 12 points.
This victory marks the USA's fifth consecutive World Cup final appearance, extending their winning streak in the tournament to 35 games. Spain, who previously finished as runners-up in the 2014 World Cup, was eliminated from contention.
The USA will face France in the final, a rematch of the 2024 Olympic gold-medal game, where the USA narrowly won 67-66.
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