The United States defeated France 97-79 in the women's FIBA World Cup final in Berlin on Sunday. This victory marks a record-extending 12th title for the U.S. and their fifth consecutive championship, extending their streak to 36 straight World Cup wins.
The game began with a rocky start for the Americans, who faced their biggest deficit in the tournament in a long time and trailed France by two points at halftime. However, the U.S. team stormed back and dominated the second half, turning it on when it mattered as France lost their composure.
Breanna Stewart led the comeback with 22 points, and Jackie Young contributed 18 points. France reached its first-ever World Cup final after defeating host Germany in the semifinals, while the United States advanced to the final by defeating Spain.