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USA defeat France to win 12th FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Breanna Stewart leads comeback win for the record champions despite France's early lead in the Berlin final.

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  • Breanna Stewart leads comeback win for the record champions despite France's early lead in the Berlin final.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:12:11 UTC.

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  1. France's far-right Marine Le Pen kicks off 2027 presidential campaign

  2. US beats spirited France to win 12th women's basketball World Cup

  3. India avenge 2024 final defeat, beat Sri Lanka to lift 8th Asia Cup title

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  5. USA defeat France to win 12th FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

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