USA survive Spain scare to set up Olympic final rematch with France at Fiba World Cup
Summary
The United States women's basketball team won 76-66 against Spain to reach the final of the Fiba Women’s Basketball World Cup for the fifth time in a row. They will play France in the final, a rematch of the 2024 Olympic gold medal game.Key Facts
- The match took place in Berlin.
- The final score was USA 76, Spain 66.
- Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper scored 13 points for the U.S. team.
- Spain and the USA were tied at 58 points before the U.S. pulled ahead in the fourth quarter.
- Spain’s María Conde and Iyana Martín each scored 17 points.
- The U.S. made only 3 of 18 three-point shots in the game.
- The U.S. women have a 35-game winning streak in World Cup play and have not lost since 2006 at this tournament.
- The final game will be a rematch against France, who beat Germany 86-64 to reach the final.
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