The United States have claimed a fifth straight FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup title after overcoming France 97-79 in Sunday’s final in Berlin.
The triumph extends the Americans’ unbeaten World Cup streak to 36 games, with their last defeat coming against Russia in the 2006 semi-finals.
Breanna Stewart delivered a standout performance with 22 points and nine rebounds, earning the tournament’s Most Valuable Player award for the second time.
Jackie Young added 18 points, while Caitlin Clark contributed 12 as the U.S. secured another title.
France made an impressive start and unsettled the defending champions, building a 14-point advantage in the second quarter.
The Americans responded before the interval, cutting the deficit to 45-43 at halftime after Clark knocked down a three-pointer just before the break.
