France sink Germany to reach first women’s basketball World Cup final
France’s shooting guard #23 Marine Johannes (C) throws the ball during the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup semi-final match between France and Germany in Berlin on September 12, 2026.(Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP) France are through to the final of the women’s basketball World Cup for the first time after a 86-64 victory over host nation Germany on Saturday.
Alexis Peterson and Emily Bessoir hit threes in the final quarter as the Germans cut the lead to just eight to stay within striking distance, but France again went on a run, scoring 12 straight to end the match and seal progress to a maiden final.
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