The French women's basketball team faced the United States in the final of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup on Sunday, September 13, in Berlin. The U.S. team triumphed with a score of 97-79, marking their fifth consecutive world title. This victory also avenged their loss to France in the 2024 Olympic final, continuing the American team’s dominance in international basketball. The French team, making their first-ever appearance in a World Cup final, showed strong performance in the first half, leading by two points at halftime. However, they were unable to maintain their momentum in the second half, as the U.S. team asserted their superiority with strong defense and efficient scoring. The American squad’s ability to control the pace of the game and limit French opportunities proved decisive in the outcome. This win is the twelfth world title for the United States women's basketball team, and they have now remained undefeated in major international competitions—both the World Cup and the Olympics—since 2006. This streak highlights the continued strength and consistency of the U.S. program in women's basketball. For France, the silver medal represents the best result in the country's World Cup history. It marks a significant milestone, as it is the first time a French team has reached a World Cup final. The achievement also brings back memories of their first international medal, a bronze from 1953, making this a historic moment for French basketball.