Team USA's dominance in women's basketball continued on Sunday, as they secured a 97-79 victory over France in the final of the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup. This title marks Team USA's fifth consecutive World Cup championship, tying the Soviet Union for the longest streak in history, and brings their total to 12 titles overall.

The Americans have now achieved an impressive 36 consecutive victories at the World Cup and 72 straight wins in major international tournaments, with their last loss occurring during the 2006 World Cup semifinals against Russia.

Breanna Stewart shone brightly, earning the MVP title of the tournament with a stellar performance, contributing 22 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists while shooting 70% from the field. Although her overall tournament statistics of 12.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists may not seem extraordinary, Stewart led Team USA in key categories and excelled in both the semifinal and final matches.

Stewart made history by becoming the first player to win the World Cup MVP multiple times, surpassing Cheryl Miller on Team USA's scoring list and joining Sue Bird as one of the only Americans to win four World Cup gold medals.

World Cup All-Star Five

• Breanna Stewart (USA)
• Gabby Williams (France)
• Jackie Young (USA)
• Leonie Fiebich (Germany)
• Iyana Martín (Spain)

Despite a valiant effort, France had to settle for silver, marking their best-ever finish at the World Cup. The French team initially took a 14-point lead in the second quarter, led by Gabby Williams’s aggressive play. However, Team USA rallied back, closing the first half with a 16-9 run, highlighted by a Caitlin Clark 3-pointer.

After halftime, Team USA surged ahead with a critical 12-4 run, and a pivotal moment occurred when Kahleah Copper drew an unsportsmanlike foul, resulting in a five-point possession that extended their lead to 17 points. The Americans maintained control, leading by as many as 27 points in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.

Jackie Young, named Player of the Game, added 18 points, while veterans Chelsea Gray and Kahleah Copper also stepped up, scoring 12 and 15 points, respectively. Clark contributed 12 points off the bench, giving Team USA a well-rounded offensive display.