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2026 FIBA Women's World Cup: USA-France gold medal game preview

USA's semifinal win over Spain sets up a high‑stakes gold‑medal clash with France, echoing the 2024 Olympic final.

By · Published September 13, 2026  03:26 UTC · Updated September 16, 2026  03:36 UTC

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Team USA defeated France to capture their fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup gold medal, rallying from a 14-point deficit with a second-half surge. Following the matchup, public reaction also centered on criticism directed at Kara Lawson and the coaching staff regarding decisions involving Caitlin Clark in the final.

Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: USA's semifinal win over Spain sets up a high‑stakes gold‑medal clash with France, echoing the 2024 Olympic final.
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The victory ends a tightly contested match that had the U.S. team fighting off a late surge, setting the stage for a repeat of the 2024 Olympic final. The upcoming showdown, previewed by ESPN, pits the defending champions against a French squad hungry for redemption, a narrative highlighted by The Guardian’s coverage of the semifinal scare.

As the tournament nears its conclusion, fans and analysts will watch how the U.S. adjusts its lineup after the Spain encounter and whether France can capitalize on momentum from its own quarter‑final performances.

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Which two teams will contest the gold‑medal game?

The United States and France.

What was the outcome of the United States’ semifinal match?

The United States defeated Spain to reach the final.

Which prior tournament featured a final between the United States and France?

The 2024 Olympic final.

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