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What time is the USA vs France 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Final game?
Team USA and France’s National Basketball Women’s Team will face off this Sunday, September 13, 2026. This is the definitive game to make it to the finals of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup for the United States and is scheduled for:
- 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- 1:00 p.m. Central Time
- 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time
Where to watch live the USA vs France 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Final game?
Fans in the United States can watch the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 in Germany live on TNT, and streaming on HBO Max.
A dynasty that refuses to end.
Team USA added another golden chapter to its legendary history by defeating France in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup final, securing its fifth straight title and cementing its place as the sport’s greatest international power.
Gabby Williams makes the first of two free throws, cutting Team USA’s lead to 97-79
Pauline Astier makes the first of two free throws, cutting Team USA’s lead to 91-75
Dominique Malonga scores with a hook shot under the basket (+2), cutting Team USA’s lead to 88-70
Dominique Malonga scores on a layup after a turnover (+2), cutting Team USA’s lead to 86-64
Caitlin Clark scores on a driving layup (+2), extending Team USA’s lead to 85-59
Breanna Stewart finishes the layup (+2), extending Team USA’s lead to 82-59
Napheesa Collier knocks down a pull-up jumper (+2), extending Team USA’s lead to 78-59
Caitlin Clark knocks down a pull-up jumper (+2), extending Team USA’s lead to 73-57
Rhyne Howard finishes the fast break with a driving layup (+2), extending Team USA’s lead to 66-54
Dominique Malonga makes the first of two free throws, extending France’s lead to 62-54
Dominique Malonga finishes the layup (+2), cutting Team USA’s lead to 58-53
Valériane Ayayi scores on a hook shot (+2), cutting Team USA’s lead to 54-49
Jackie Young scores on a Eurostep layup (+2), extending Team USA’s lead to 54-47
Janelle Salaun scores on a Eurostep layup (+2), cutting Team USA’s lead to 52-49
Kahleah Copper knocks down a 3-pointer (+3), giving Team USA a 52-47 lead
Janelle Salaun knocks down a 3-pointer (+3), extending France’s lead to 45-39
Jackie Young knocks down a 3-point pull-up jumper (+3), cutting France’s lead to 41-38
Gabby Williams scores on a reverse layup (+2), cutting France’s lead to 41-35
Marième Badiane knocks down a 3-pointer (+3), extending France’s lead to 39-31
Breanna Stewart makes the second of two free throws, cutting France’s lead to 36-31
Jackie Young scores on a driving layup (+2), cutting France’s lead to 36-29
Breanna Stewart finishes the fast break with a driving layup (+2), cutting France’s lead to 33-27
Jackie Young knocks down a 3-pointer (+3), cutting France’s lead to 33-25
Breanna Stewart knocks down a 2-point turnaround jumper (+2), cutting France’s lead to 31-22
Carla Leite knocks down a 2-point step-back jumper (+2), extending France’s lead to 28-17
France is in control early in the second quarter, leading USA 23-17
Marine Johannes hits a fast-break 3-pointer (+3), giving France a 20-17 lead
Angel Reese splits the free throws, keeping France ahead 18-17.
Marine Johannes knocks down a 3-point step-back jumper (+3), giving France an 18-17 lead
Dominique Malonga scores on a layup (+2), tying the game at 15-15
Gabby Williams knocks down a 3-point pull-up jumper (+3), cutting USA’s lead to 15-13
Chelsea Gray scores on a fast-break driving layup (+2), giving Team USA a 15-10 lead
Breanna Stewart knocks down a 2-point turnaround jumper (+2), giving USA a 13-10 lead
Chelsea Gray knocks down a 2-point pull-up jumper (+2), giving USA an 11-10 lead
Gabby Williams misses the first free throw of the trip to the line. Game remains tied at 9-9
Janelle Salaun connects from beyond the arc (+3) — USA 9, France 9
USA 6-6 France
USA 2-4 France
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers will come off the bench in FIBA World Cup final.
Spain cruises past Germany to secure third place
There was a reason Team USA struggled to pull away from Spain in the semifinals of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The Spanish squad proved it had the talent to compete with the world’s best, and it showed that again in the bronze medal game.
Spain delivered a dominant performance on Sunday, defeating Germany 81-58 to claim third place in the tournament.
Aina Ayuso led the way for Spain with 22 points and nine assists, while María Conde, Awa Fam and Raquel Carrera each added double-digit scoring efforts in the convincing victory.
The result capped an impressive tournament for Spain, which returned to the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup after missing the 2022 edition and finished among the top teams in the world.
Elite scorers for France
How did Caitlin Clark perform against Spain?
The Indiana Fever superstar guard saw limited action in Team USA’s semifinal victory over Spain, playing just under 17 minutes. Clark finished the game with one point, scoring on a free throw during the first quarter.
The 24-year-old guard also contributed with one rebound, one assist and one steal, while committing two turnovers. She struggled to find her rhythm offensively, going 0-for-3 from the field, with all three attempts coming from beyond the arc, and finishing 1-for-3 at the free-throw line.
Clark’s best offensive moment came early in the opening quarter when she delivered a well-timed bounce pass to her Indiana Fever teammate Aliyah Boston, setting up an easy layup.
Team USA enters the gold medal game as the favorite, but its path to the final has been far from effortless.
The United States has not lost a game at the Women’s Basketball World Cup in two decades and arrives in Berlin chasing its 12th world championship title. That unmatched history has made the Americans the overwhelming favorites every time they step onto the international stage.
However, the gap between Team USA and the rest of the world has continued to shrink. While a potential defeat seemed almost impossible just weeks ago, both Italy and Spain pushed the Americans to the limit, threatening their remarkable 34-game winning streak during this tournament.
Now, with France standing between them and another gold medal, Team USA faces one of its toughest challenges in recent memory.
Team Rosters: WNBA Players on USA and France
Team USA
- Aliyah Boston — F/C | Indiana Fever
- Paige Bueckers — G | Dallas Wings
- Sonia Citron — G | Washington Mystics
- Caitlin Clark — G | Indiana Fever
- Napheesa Collier — F | Minnesota Lynx
- Kahleah Copper — G/F | Phoenix Mercury
- Chelsea Gray — G | Las Vegas Aces
- Rhyne Howard — G | Atlanta Dream
- Kiki Iriafen — F | Washington Mystics
- Angel Reese — F | Atlanta Dream
- Breanna Stewart — F | New York Liberty
- Jackie Young — G | Las Vegas Aces
France
- Pauline Astier — G | New York Liberty
- Valeriane Ayayi — F | Phoenix Mercury
- Marine Johannes — G | New York Liberty
- Leila Lacan — G | Connecticut Sun
- Carla Leite — G | Portland Fire
- Dominique Malonga — C | Seattle Storm
- Janelle Salaun — F | Golden State Valkyries
- Gabby Williams — G | Golden State Valkyries
The gold medal game features some of the biggest names in women’s basketball, with 21 WNBA players combined representing two of the strongest programs in the world.
France continues to emerge as one of the biggest forces in international women’s basketball.
The French program has strengthened its roster with growing WNBA experience, featuring 13 players from the league this season. Among them is Gabby Williams, a key figure for Team France and a player with dual citizenship who has become one of the team’s most important leaders.
Williams delivered a standout performance in the semifinal victory, finishing with 22 points and five rebounds to help France reach the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup final for the first time in program history.
Now, she will look to lead France against Team USA in the gold medal game and help the French complete a historic challenge against the reigning global powerhouse.
The last time Team USA and France faced each other…
USA vs. France live: Team USA looks to extend its dynasty as France seeks historic upset
The stage is set in Berlin. The United States and France meet in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup final, a highly anticipated rematch of the dramatic 2024 Olympic gold medal game.
Team USA enters the championship matchup looking to continue its dominance on the international stage and capture its fifth consecutive World Cup title. Meanwhile, France arrives with the opportunity to make history and win its first-ever Women’s World Cup championship.
Two years ago, the French came within one point of ending the American reign in Paris, falling 67-66 in the Olympic final. Now, they have another chance to challenge the world’s most successful women’s basketball program.
Follow along for live updates, key moments, highlights and analysis as the United States and France battle for gold in Berlin.
The United States and France will face off this Sunday, September 13, for the gold medal in Berlin, Germany, in a rematch of the 2024 Paris Olympic final, where the U.S. team won in dramatic fashion, 67-66.
The matchup once again brings together two teams with completely different goals. While the United States looks to extend an era of dominance that has shaped the history of women’s basketball, France will try to deliver the ultimate upset and capture the first World Cup title in its history.
A year ago, the French team came within one possession of ending the American dynasty at the Olympic Games. Now, they have another opportunity on the biggest stage in international basketball.
“This is our standard here with Team USA. … Everything that we do is going to dictate what happens in tomorrow’s game,” said Breanna Stewart. “There’s going to be a ton of emotions in this game … the team that really regulates that and handles that best that will have the advantage.”
The United States enters the final with the mission of maintaining its reign. The team coached by Kara Lawson is seeking its fifth consecutive World Cup title and the 12th championship in program history, while France will play in its first-ever Women’s World Cup final with the dream of lifting the trophy.
“Honestly, we have nothing to lose,” said Marine Johannes, France’s second-leading scorer behind Gabby Williams. “We know they are a great team. They have won every World Cup for years and years and they have a lot of talent, but this is just one game. We are going to fight and see what happens.”
Two teams with different paths to glory
Team USA’s journey to the final once again showcased its dominance. The Americans advanced through the knockout stage with authority and defeated Spain 77-67 in the semifinals to secure their place in the gold medal game.
France, meanwhile, arrives after making history by reaching its first-ever Women’s World Cup final. The European team knows it faces a massive challenge, but it also enters with confidence after overcoming key moments throughout the tournament.
The championship game will feature some of the biggest stars in women’s basketball today. The United States boasts players such as Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier and Angel Reese, while France will rely on the talent and leadership of Gabby Williams and Marine Johannes.
France looking to change history
Although the United States enters as the favorite due to its dominance in recent years, France believes a final can change any prediction.
“If I’m honest, we have nothing to lose,” said Marine Johannes, France’s second leading scorer behind Gabby Williams. “We actually know they are a great team. They won every World Cup for years and years. They’re really talented. We all know that. We are playing with this kind of player actually all season in the W. We know how good they are, but again, it’s one game, nothing to lose. We are going to play hard and we’ll see what happens.”
Beyond the gold medal, this matchup represents a battle between the powerhouse that has dominated women’s basketball worldwide and a team looking to become the next great force in the sport.
The United States wants to keep its crown. France is chasing the biggest victory in its history.
What time is the USA vs France 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Final game?
Team USA and France’s National Basketball Women’s Team will face off this Sunday, September 13, 2026. This is the definitive game to make it to the finals of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup for the United States and is scheduled for:
- 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- 1:00 p.m. Central Time
- 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time
Where to watch live the USA vs France 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Final game?
Fans in the United States can watch the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 in Germany live on TNT, and streaming on HBO Max.
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