# U.S. beats France 97-79 for fifth straight women’s FIBA World Cup title

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- The Associated Press, 2026-09-14 07:30 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://bit.ly/4r6P58M

> Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and Jackie Young had 18 as the United States defeated France 97-79 to secure its fifth consecutive women’s FIBA World Cup championship.

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