The French women's basketball team kicked off their World Cup campaign with a dominant 99-53 victory over Hungary on September 4. This marked Hungary's return to the tournament after a 24-year absence, since their last appearance in 1998. France, who finished as runners-up at the recent Olympics, showed strong control from the start, with Gabby Williams leading the charge in the first half by scoring 15 points. By halftime, the score was already 61-20 in favor of France, highlighting their overwhelming performance. France's efficiency on the court was evident, with a high shooting percentage of 69% from two-point shots and 43% from three-pointers. Valériane Ayayi played the most minutes of any player, coming off the bench for 22 minutes and 6 seconds. Meanwhile, Dominique Malonga made a significant impact with a double-double, scoring 17 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Three players—Marine Johannès, Dominique Malonga, and Gabby Williams—each contributed 17 points, sharing the top scoring honors in the match. The French team is now focused on maintaining their strong start in the upcoming matches. They will face South Korea on Saturday at 20:45 and Nigeria on Monday at 14:30. Their goal is to secure the top spot in Group B, which would guarantee them a direct spot in the quarterfinals. With their performance against Hungary, France has demonstrated the potential to be a strong contender in the tournament.