Team USA wins fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup, rallying from 14-point deficit with second-half surge to defeat France for gold medal
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Key Points:
- The U.S. women's basketball team secured its fifth consecutive FIBA Women's World Cup title and 12th gold overall with a 97-79 comeback victory over France, overcoming a 14-point deficit.
- Breanna Stewart led Team USA with 22 points and nine rebounds, earning her second tournament MVP award and moving into fifth place on the U.S. all-time World Cup scoring list.
- Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray played key roles in the rally, contributing 18 and 14 points respectively, with Young hitting four 3-pointers and Gray adding significant assists and steals.
- France dominated early, with Dominique Malonga scoring 21 points, but the U.S. overcame a 14-point halftime deficit through strong second-half play and clutch shooting from Caitlin Clark and others.
- This final marked the second recent gold medal loss for France to the U.S., following a narrow defeat at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and extended Team USA's World Cup winning streak to 36 consecutive games.
