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U.S. Women Beat Spain 76-66, Reach World Cup Final

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 2:08 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. women's team defeated Spain 76-66 in the Berlin semifinal, advancing to the World Cup final.
Breanna Stewart led the USA with 16 points and six rebounds.
The USA outscored Spain 27-10 on free throws, shooting 27 of 35 (77.1%).
The win sets a final against France on Sept. 13, a 2024 Olympic rematch.

History

Historical Context

At the Atlanta 1996 Games, Tara VanDerveer led the U.S. women’s basketball team to a third Olympic gold, beating Brazil 111-87 on August 4 and sparking the creation of the WNBA. Sixteen years later, USA Basketball repeated the feat in Paris 2024, with Breanna Stewart’s squad defeating Spain 76-66, cementing a legacy of dominance.

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Story summary

U.S. women's team defeated Spain 76-66 in the Berlin semifinal, advancing to the World Cup final.
Breanna Stewart led the USA with 16 points and six rebounds.
The USA outscored Spain 27-10 on free throws, shooting 27 of 35 (77.1%).
The win sets a final against France on Sept. 13, a 2024 Olympic rematch.

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