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France advances to first women's basketball World Cup final against United States
A victory over tournament host Germany secures France a spot in the title game in Berlin.
The short version
- France defeated host Germany 86-64 to secure its first appearance in a women's basketball World Cup final.[France 24]
- Gabby Williams led the French team with 22 points, five assists, and four steals.[France 24]
- France will face the United States in the championship decider in Berlin, reprising their 2024 Olympic final.[France 24 · CBS News]
Key facts
- France beat host Germany 86-64 on Saturday to reach the tournament final for the first time.[France 24]
- Gabby Williams led the French offense with 22 points, five assists, and four steals.[France 24]
- Germany narrowed France's lead to nine points in the fourth quarter before France closed the game with 12 unanswered points.[France 24]
- The semifinal was Germany's first at the World Cup as a unified nation since East Germany competed in 1967.[France 24]
- France will play the United States in the final in a rematch of the 2024 Olympic gold medal game.[CBS News]
Sources
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