USA beats Spain to reach Women's Basketball World Cup final vs France

The United States secured a 76‑66 victory in a tightly contested semifinal, while France, propelled by a standout performance from Gabby Williams, dispatched host nation Germany 86‑64 to claim the other spot in the championship final. Both games, played on the same evening, highlighted the depth and resilience of the competing squads as they fought for a place in the tournament’s decisive matchup.

Williams led France with a double‑digit scoring effort and key defensive stops, enabling the French side to dominate the early tempo and maintain a comfortable lead throughout the game against Germany. The United States, after a back‑and‑forth battle that saw the lead change multiple times, ultimately pulled away in the closing minutes thanks to balanced scoring and clutch free‑throw shooting. With the semifinals concluded, the final will feature a USA‑France showdown, setting the stage for a high‑stakes contest to determine the tournament champion.