USA Women Extend Dynasty With Fifth Straight Basketball World Cup Title
What Happened
The United States defeated France 97-79 in the final of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin, securing a fifth consecutive World Cup crown. After trailing by 14 points in the first half, Team USA stormed back behind Breanna Stewart (22 points) and Jackie Young (18 points) to dominate the second half.
Key Takeaways
The victory extended Team USA’s remarkable 36-game World Cup winning streak and delivered its 12th Women’s World Cup title overall. Breanna Stewart was named tournament MVP as the Americans reaffirmed their dominance in international women’s basketball.