France advanced to their first-ever women's FIBA World Cup final with an 86-64 victory over Germany on September 12, 2026, led by Gabby Williams with 22 points. They faced the U.S. in the championship match on September 13.
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France beat Germany Saturday and made it through to the final of the women's basketball World Cup for the first time after a 86-64 victory. Gabby Williams top scored with 22 points for the Olympic silver medalists, who kept their unbeaten record at the tournament alive before Sunday's decider in Berlin.
The United States defeated a spirited France 97-79 in the 12th women's basketball World Cup final in Berlin on Sunday, winning for a record-extending 12th time. Playing in their first ever World Cup final, France lost their composure as the Americans turned on the afterburners in the second half.
Breanna Stewart leads comeback win for the record champions despite France's early lead in the Berlin final.