Sport · Tuesday, September 15, 2026
France defeated in women's basketball World Cup final
The Blues lose to the United States (97-79) and miss out on the world title.
By Editorial team
France's women's basketball team fell short in the final of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday against the United States, losing 97-79. Despite an nearly flawless run up to the final match, the Blues could not find the resources to contain American superiority. This final was the culmination of a global competition organized as part of the 2026 world tournament. A bitter defeat for a team that aimed for the supreme title.