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France Reaches First Women's Basketball World Cup Final After 86-64 Win Over Germany
France ended a decades-long wait for a Women's Basketball World Cup medal by defeating host Germany 86-64 and advancing to Sunday's championship game.
YuToday Staff
· 1 min read · September 12, 2026
Key takeaways
- France defeated host Germany 86-64 in front of more than 12,000 spectators in Berlin, ending Germany's attempt to reach the final on home soil.
- Gabby Williams delivered 22 points as France controlled the semifinal and secured a breakthrough result for the national team.
- France had not won a Women's Basketball World Cup medal since the inaugural tournament in 1953.
France Wins in Berlin
France defeated host Germany 86-64 in front of more than 12,000 spectators in Berlin, ending Germany's attempt to reach the final on home soil.
Gabby Williams Leads the Way
Gabby Williams delivered 22 points as France controlled the semifinal and secured a breakthrough result for the national team.
A 73-Year Wait Ends
France had not won a Women's Basketball World Cup medal since the inaugural tournament in 1953. Reaching the 2026 final guarantees the team at least silver.
Next Up
France will face the United States in Sunday's title game in Berlin.