Leïla Lacan, France set for first Women's World Cup final

A win would bring France its first world title.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 131 min read

The Final awaits🏆 Leïla Lacan and France take the court today in their first-ever FIBA Women’s World Cup Final appearan Via @ConnecticutSun on X

What happened: Leïla Lacan contributed four steals and a block in Saturday's semifinal, playing 19 minutes. [FIBA game statistics](https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup-2026/teams/france/271135-leila-lacan)

Why it matters: Reaching the championship game guarantees at least a silver medal, making this France's best finish in the competition.

By the numbers: Through five tournament games, Lacan totaled 40 points and 12 assists while shooting 15-for-31 from the field (48.4%). [FIBA tournament statistics](https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup-2026/teams/france/271135-leila-lacan)

What to watch: The championship game takes place Sunday, September 13.

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@ConnecticutSun 2026-09-13T17:10:44.090251+00:00

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