U.S. women beat Spain 76-66 to reach FIBA World Cup final, setting up Olympic rematch with France
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66 on Saturday, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
TL;DR
- The U.S. beat Spain 76-66 to reach the FIBA World Cup championship game.
- Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper had 13 for the U.S.
- The U.S. will play France in the final, a rematch of the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medal game.
- This victory extends the U.S. winning streak in the World Cup to 35 games.
- The U.S. is aiming for their fifth consecutive tournament title.
- Spain led early in the game, but the U.S. rallied with a 12-2 run in the first quarter.
- The U.S. struggled offensively but benefited from free throws, making 27 of 35.
- Spain will play Germany for the bronze medal.