Kiki Iriafen is a World Cup champion after helping the United States close out another title run Sunday in Berlin, where the Americans beat France 97-79 in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup final.

What happened

The U.S. finished the tournament with a decisive win over France, securing the program’s fifth straight Women’s World Cup title and its 12th overall. The result continued the Americans’ hold on the event after another run shaped by the depth available across the WNBA player pool.

Iriafen’s place on the roster came late in the process. She joined USA Basketball after Kelsey Plum withdrew for health-related reasons before the tournament, turning a late opening into a gold-medal finish.

Why it matters

For Iriafen, the title adds a major international achievement to a season interrupted by the World Cup break. Her role did not need to be oversized for the tournament to matter; she gave the U.S. another frontcourt option and leaves Berlin with a championship.

The U.S. result also reinforced the program’s staying power in the competition. Even with roster movement before the tournament, the Americans still had enough depth to win the final by 18 points and extend their run atop the event.

By the numbers

Iriafen averaged 5.3 points and 5.0 rebounds during tournament play. Her best work on the glass came against Czechia, when she recorded 11 rebounds.

The U.S. has now won five consecutive Women’s World Cup titles. Sunday’s victory pushed the program’s overall total in the event to 12 championships.

What to watch next

Iriafen now shifts back to WNBA regular-season play after the World Cup break. The gold medal gives her a clean transition point from international duty back into the league schedule.

The larger U.S. takeaway is straightforward: another tournament, another title, and another example of how its WNBA-driven depth continues to travel on the world stage.