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Team USA clinched its fifth consecutive FIBA Women's World Cup title by defeating France in a dramatic final. After falling behind by 14 points in the first half, the Americans mounted a resilient comeback sparked by a late three-pointer from Caitlin Clark. The victory marked the 12th overall title for the US program, highlighting the blend of veteran leadership and young talent.
After the U.S. women’s basketball team beat France 97-79 to capture the FIBA World Cup, Caitlin Clark shut down a reporter trying to pit her against Angel Reese, saying 'We’ve always been friends. Don’t try to do that,' highlighting their competitive dynamic from college days to the present.
Team USA defeated France 97-79 in the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup final in Berlin, securing their fifth consecutive title. Despite trailing by 14 points at halftime, the Americans surged in the third quarter, outscoring France 30-12. Breanna Stewart earned MVP honors with a double-double, while veteran leadership and bench contributions from Caitlin Clark proved decisive.
Caitlin Clark firmly rejected a reporter’s question about her friendship with Angel Reese after Team USA won the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup gold medal, stating, 'We’ve always been friends.' The two stars, who have a history of intense college and WNBA rivalry, demonstrated strong on-court chemistry during the tournament, including a 108-56 quarterfinal win over Hungary. While fan discourse often frames their relationship as divisive, both players emphasized their mutual respect and competitive bond, with Clark calling online narratives 'false takes.'
The United States women’s basketball team won its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title, defeating France 97-79 in Berlin on September 13, 2026. Despite falling behind by 14 points early, the U.S. mounted a 30-12 third-quarter run to secure the victory. Captain Breanna Stewart earned tournament MVP honors, while rookie Caitlin Clark provided crucial bench scoring. The win extends the U.S. winning streak to 36 consecutive World Cup games and 72 combined across World Cup and Olympic play.
USA defeated Spain 76-66 in Berlin to reach the FIBA Women's World Cup final, riding an 18-8 fourth-quarter burst. Breanna Stewart led with 17 points, Kahleah Copper added 13, and Jackie Young delivered in the fourth as the U.S. extended its World Cup win streak to 35 and pursues a fifth straight title. They will face France, who beat Germany to reach their first World Cup final, in a rematch of the Olympic gold game.
The U.S. women’s basketball team defeated Hungary 108-56 in the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals to extend their consecutive-win streak to 70 and advance to the Berlin semifinals. Napheesa Collier led with 19 points, all 12 Americans logged at least 10 minutes, and the team shot 59% from the floor and 52% from three with 31 assists on 40 baskets. The victory comes after a 34-game World Cup winning streak dating to 2006 and sets up a semifinal vs Spain, which beat Australia 89-66.
Napheesa Collier scored 19 as the U.S. blitzed Hungary 108-56 to reach the FIBA World Cup semifinals, setting a knockout-game scoring record (108) and 31 assists. They’ll face the Spain-Australia winner next, extending the Americans’ 34-game World Cup medal-round streak.
Seattle Storm center Ezi Magbegor tore her ACL in the first quarter of Australia’s FIBA Women’s World Cup game against Italy, sidelining her for the remainder of the World Cup and the upcoming WNBA season. Her absence compounds Australia’s injury woes, including Alanna Smith’s leg injury, as they push to advance to the quarterfinals.
The United States women’s basketball team routed Hungary 108-56 in Berlin to advance to the FIBA World Cup semifinals.
USA defeated Hungary 108-56 in the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup quarterfinal, with Caitlin Clark dishing a game-high six assists off the bench and Napheesa Collier delivering 19 points, Angel Reese adding 9 on efficient 4-for-5 shooting, and Rhyne Howard contributing 15 off the bench. The team shot 60% overall and 55% from three, remaining heavy favorites to win a fifth consecutive World Cup, and will face the winner of Australia vs. Spain in the semifinals on Saturday.
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USA will face Hungary in the Berlin quarterfinals of the 2026 FIBA World Cup with a 5:30 am ET tip. Hungary advanced by beating Japan and sits at 3-1, led by Dorka Juhasz, while Team USA relies on a balanced attack from Jackie Young, Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark and a productive bench. The Americans are favorites but must sharpen after a narrow win over Italy as they push toward the medal rounds amid strong challengers like France.
Caitlin Clark, coming off the Team USA bench at the FIBA World Cup, is posting historic assist numbers, averaging 6.3 assists per game and 19 assists across three games (including an 11-assist game vs China), a pace that could set a new Team USA record and potentially reach 57 assists in nine games; she's doing this while playing about 22 minutes per game and coming off the bench, which makes the feat even more remarkable.
The U.S. women’s national team routed Czechia 105-64 to finish group play 3-0 at the FIBA World Cup in Berlin, earning a quarterfinals matchup against Hungary or Japan. Breanna Stewart led with 19 points and all 12 players logged minutes as the Americans extended their 33-game World Cup win streak dating to 2006.