# US beats spirited France to win 12th women’s basketball World Cup

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- France 24, 2026-09-13 16:29 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260913-us-beats-spirited-france-to-win-12th-women-s-basketball-world-cup

> The United States defeated France 97-79 in Sunday’s women’s basketball World Cup final in Berlin, securing a record-extending 12th title. France, appearing in its first World Cup final, lost composure after the Americans accelerated in the second half.

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