The United States women’s basketball team will face France in the championship game of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday afternoon in Berlin. The matchup carries significant weight for both nations, as the Americans seek to extend their dominance while France aims for its first World Cup medal and a chance to avenge a narrow Olympic final defeat.
Team USA advanced to the final by defeating Spain 76-66 in Saturday’s semifinal, with former UConn star Breanna Stewart scoring 16 points to lead the comeback. Meanwhile, France upset host Germany 86-64 in the other semifinal, with fellow UConn alumna Gabby Williams recording 22 points and five assists. France has been particularly impressive offensively throughout the tournament, leading in scoring average and three-point shooting percentage.
The championship game begins at 2 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max. Team USA enters as the four-time defending World Cup champion with a 35-game winning streak in the tournament. A victory would secure their fifth consecutive title and tie the Soviet Union’s record for most consecutive World Cup championships. For France, winning would mark a historic achievement as the team competes in its first-ever World Cup final appearance.
Several Connecticut-connected players will feature prominently in Sunday’s final, including UConn’s Stewart, Napheesa Collier, and Paige Bueckers for Team USA, alongside Williams representing France.
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