Women's Basketball World Cup: France defeats Germany (86-64) and reaches historic final
The French team easily dispatched Germany in the semifinal on September 12, 2026, securing an unprecedented spot in the World Cup final.
The French women's basketball team defeated Germany 86-64 in the World Cup semifinal on September 12, 2026, according to RFI. The French squad trailed for only 11 seconds over the entire match, a sign of near-complete dominance.
Led notably by Gabby Williams, the French players proved vastly superior to their German opponents throughout the game, according to reports from RFI.
This victory allows France to reach a final described as historic by RFI. The French team will face the winner of the second semifinal between the United States and Spain in the championship game—a matchup that promises to be particularly spectacular, according to RFI.
Sources
- Mondial féminin de basket: la France domine l'Allemagne (86-64) et s'offre une finale historique — RFI — Français
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