France beats China 90-61 to join US in women’s FIBA World Cup semifinals
- On Thursday, The United States and France secured spots in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup semifinals, advancing after dominant quarterfinal victories.
- Team USA hammered Hungary 108-56 to extend a 34-game tournament winning streak, while The French defeated China 90-61 as neither team encountered resistance.
- Napheesa Collier scored 19 points to lead the Americans, with Caitlin Clark adding 10 points and nine assists; Marine Johannes, Gabby Williams, and Janelle Sala scored in double figures for France.
- The United States awaits the Australia-Spain quarterfinal winner for a Saturday showdown, while France faces the Germany-Belgium victor later Thursday to determine semifinal opponents.
- France contends for a first World Cup medal since the inaugural 1953 tournament, aiming to improve upon that third-place finish in pursuit of historic success.
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Gabby Williams, France beat China 90-61 to join US in women’s FIBA World Cup semifinals
By CIARÁN FAHEY BERLIN (AP) — Marine Johannès and Janelle Salaün led France to the semifinals of the women’s FIBA World Cup for the first time after beating China 90-61 on Thursday, joining the United States among the final four. Both Johannès and Salaün scored 15 points while Gabby Williams contributed 14 as the Olympic […]
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France beats China 90-61 to join US in women’s FIBA World Cup semifinals
BERLIN (AP) — Marine Johannès and Janelle Salaün led France to the semifinals of the women’s FIBA World Cup for the first time after beating China 90-61 on Thursday, joining
The players of Jean-Aimé Toupane put an end to a series of six-quarters of finals lost on Thursday afternoon in Germany.
France's women's basketball team qualified for the World Cup semifinals after winning China (90-61), on Thursday in Berlin.
In the quarterfinals of the FIBA 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup, France defeated China 90-61 to advance to the semi-finals. France's opponent in the semi-finals will be the winner of the Belgium-Germany match.
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