The United States wins its fifth consecutive Women’s Basketball World Cup, defeating France 97–79 in the final. Multiple outlets report that the game is decided by a strong second-half showing, as the U.S. turns a competitive matchup into a clear victory.
Several reports note that France provides significant resistance, with the contest not becoming one-sided immediately. CBS highlights that the Americans face their largest deficit of the tournament in recent games, suggesting the U.S. leads at moments but does not control the full contest from the outset. Other coverage similarly describes France as a stiff challenge before the U.S. takes command.
Across outlets, the broader context is consistent: the win extends the U.S. dominance in the event, with this title marking a continuing run of championships. The final score is reported consistently as 97–79, and the overall narrative is that the U.S. secures the repeat title after overcoming early difficulty.
