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France beats Germany 86-64 to reach Women’s final

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 2:18 PM UTC · How we work

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France Beats Germany

France beat host Germany 86-64 to advance to the Women’s Basketball World Cup final in Berlin.
Gabby Williams led France with 22 points and five rebounds.
Janelle Salaün recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The victory gave France its first World Cup final and first medal since 1953.
Germany committed 25 turnovers, limiting its total to 64 points.

Summary

France Secures Final

France’s semifinal win secured its first World Cup final since the 1986 format.
German coach Olaf Lange called the final “anybody’s game” because of France’s depth and pressure style.
USA coach Kara Lawson praised her team’s fourth-quarter defense as the tournament’s best.
Germany’s fan turnout at Berlin’s Uber Arena set the women’s World Cup attendance record.
French starters like Gabby Williams are current WNBA players, highlighting the league’s international impact.

History

Historical Context

In Barcelona 1992, the U.S. women’s basketball team earned bronze after a semifinal loss to the Unified Team, while the Unified Team captured gold and China took silver in a field of eight nations. That breakthrough, coming as the Olympics opened to professional players, spurred European investment, helping France reach the 2024 semifinal under WNBA star Gabby Williams.

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France Beats Germany

France beat host Germany 86-64 to advance to the Women’s Basketball World Cup final in Berlin.
Gabby Williams led France with 22 points and five rebounds.
Janelle Salaün recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The victory gave France its first World Cup final and first medal since 1953.
Germany committed 25 turnovers, limiting its total to 64 points.

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