Breanna Stewart wins World Cup MVP, All-Star spot

Fifth straight U.S. title after 14-point rally

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 141 min read

Captain America 🇺🇸 Breanna Stewart is a World Cup All-Star and our TISSOT MVP 🏆 #FIBAWWC https://t.co/UKhLfHXQ9m Via @FIBAWWC on X

What happened: FIBA gave Stewart the TISSOT MVP award and a World Cup All-Star selection after the final. She closed the title win with 22 points and a double-double.

Why it matters: She becomes the first repeat MVP while collecting her fourth World Cup gold. Analysts singled her out as Team USA's difference-maker through the title run.

By the numbers: The U.S. led by 27 with six minutes left in the final. Young added 18 points, six rebounds and five assists.

What to watch: Stewart returns to WNBA play with the international window closed.

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