U.S. Women’s Basketball Team Advances to FIBA World Cup Final
The U.S. women's basketball team secured a spot in the FIBA World Cup final with a 76-66 victory over Spain in the semifinals. They will face France in the championship game, aiming for their fifth consecutive title.
Houston, TX, September 12, 2026 — The United States women’s national basketball team has advanced to the final of the FIBA World Cup following a semifinal victory over Spain. The final score of the semifinal match was 76-66 in favor of the U.S. team.
With this win, the American squad has earned a place in the championship game, where they are set to compete against France. The upcoming final presents an opportunity for the U.S. team to secure its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.
The semifinal match against Spain concluded with the U.S. team holding a ten-point lead. Details regarding the specific date or location of the semifinal and upcoming final were not provided in the summary.
The team’s pursuit of a fifth consecutive championship underscores a period of dominance in international women’s basketball. The opponent in the final, France, also secured their path to the championship game, though specific details of their semifinal performance were not available.
The outcome of the championship game will determine whether the U.S. team can extend its winning streak and add another title to its international record. Further information regarding the tournament schedule and participating teams’ full tournament histories was not included in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Doug Feinberg, Associated Press on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
