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USA beat France and are world champions for the fifth time

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo13 September 2026 at 22:33

The United States defeated France 97-79 in the final of the Women's Basketball World Cup held in Berlin, and won their fifth world championship. This victory represents the fifth consecutive title for the American national team in the competition.

The USA team demonstrated superiority throughout the entire match, building a comfortable lead that they maintained until the final buzzer. The lopsided score of 97 to 79 reflects the dominance exerted by the American women during the game.

With this result, the United States further consolidate their position as the greatest power in women's basketball worldwide. The American national team remains undefeated in consecutive world championships, maintaining an impressive streak of titles.

France, which came to the final as one of the main title contenders, was unable to contain the offensive power of their opponents. The result represents the second-place finish for the French national team in the World Cup.

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