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USA survive Spain scare to set up Olympic final rematch with France at Fiba World Cup

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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