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France beat Germany 86-64 in the semifinals of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 on Saturday, September 12, at Berlin Arena, reaching a first-ever final and securing a medal for the first time since 1953 behind a monster night from Gabby Williams.

Team USA, France, Germany and Spain all advanced in Berlin, setting up an all-European clash and a rematch for the Americans in the semifinals.

France's opening game of the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup comes against Hungary on Friday, September 4, in Berlin, as the No. 2-ranked French look to open Group B play against the tournament's lowest-ranked team while chasing a first World Cup medal since 1953.

France named its 12-player roster for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup on August 29, 2026, with Gabby Williams and captain Valériane Ayayi leading a squad chasing its first medal since 1953 in Berlin from September 4-13.

Depth, records and clinched playoff berths mark a season in which French players — led by Carla Leite and Dominique Malonga — have become a fixture of the WNBA's award races and postseason picture with barely a month of games remaining.

WNBA - Janelle Salaün and Iliana Rupert will remain in the Golden State fold. As the 2026 WNBA season approaches, the California franchise has extended qualifying offers to both French internationals, confirming its intention to rely on them despite the departure of Carla Leite.

EuroLeague Women - Zaragoza delivered a major shock in the first leg of the playoffs, defeating defending champions USK Prague 82-71 on the road. Carla Leite's combative performance puts the Spanish side within one win of eliminating Valériane Ayayi, Pauline Astier, and Janelle Salaün before the quarterfinals.

French national team - Already qualified for the EuroBasket quarter-finals, the French women's team delivered a true offensive festival this Saturday against Switzerland (111-37), securing first place in Group A. This victory by

WNBA - It's a first: nine French players are participating in WNBA training camps, though some will need to earn their spot for the regular season. For most, this marks their debut across the Atlantic.