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United States claims 12th FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup title
The American team mounted a second-half surge to defeat France in the championship match held in Berlin, extending their record as the tournament's most successful nation.
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The United States secured its 12th FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup crown with a comeback victory over France in the Berlin final. Despite an early deficit, the Americans rallied to claim the title, underscoring their dominance in women's international basketball.
Breanna Stewart led the U.S. offensive effort as the team chipped away at France's advantage accumulated during the opening stages of the matchup. The comeback performance highlighted the depth and resilience that has defined American success at successive World Cup tournaments.
The victory marks another significant achievement for the U.S. program, which continues to hold an unmatched record of championship wins. France's appearance in the final represented a strong showing by the European squad in pursuit of their first World Cup title.
The Berlin final capped a tournament that once again demonstrated the competitive level of women's basketball on the global stage, with teams from multiple continents contending for the sport's premier international honor.