Gabby Williams set to join France for World Cup on Aug. 29

Tournament opens Sept. 4 in Berlin

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 271 min read

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What happened: France included Gabby Williams among eight WNBA players confirmed for the Sept. 4-13 tournament. Her national-team transition follows an Aug. 27 game in Brooklyn.

Why it matters: The staggered arrival leaves six days before the tournament begins. France will use two closed-door sessions against Italy to settle its final roster.

By the numbers: Williams averaged 10.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists across four 2026 World Cup qualifying games.

What to watch: France will finalize its 12-player roster after the Aug. 27-28 sessions against Italy.

Sources

@valkyries Aug 27, 7:08 PM ET

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