U.S. Women’s Basketball Team Secures Fifth Consecutive FIBA World Cup Title
The U.S. women's basketball team won its fifth straight FIBA World Cup title, defeating France 97-79 in the championship game. Captain Breanna Stewart was named the tournament MVP.
Houston, TX, September 13, 2026 — The United States women’s national basketball team has clinched its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup championship. The team achieved this latest victory by defeating France with a final score of 97-79 in the tournament’s championship game.
This latest triumph marks a significant streak for the U.S. team, solidifying its dominance in international women’s basketball with five consecutive titles.
Captain Breanna Stewart was recognized for her outstanding performance throughout the tournament, earning the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the FIBA World Cup.
The championship game saw the U.S. team overcome France in a decisive match. The final score of 97-79 reflects a strong performance by the American squad to secure the win and the title. Details regarding the specific locations within the tournament venue or further statistical breakdowns of the game were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Doug Feinberg, Associated Press on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
