What happened: USA Basketball finished the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup with a 97-79 win over France in Berlin after trailing by 14 in the first half. Breanna Stewart had 22 points, 10 rebounds and four assists and was named tournament MVP.
Why it matters: The result extends the Americans' World Cup winning streak to 36 games and keeps their global standard intact entering the next Olympic cycle. Stewart added a fourth World Cup gold and became the first repeat MVP in the tournament.
By the numbers: USA Basketball: fifth straight World Cup title, 12th overall, 36-game tournament winning streak. Breanna Stewart: 22 points, 10 rebounds, four assists in the final; fourth World Cup gold; second World Cup MVP.
What to watch: The next measure is roster carryover toward Los Angeles 2028, with the 2030 World Cup set for Tokyo after the WNBA season.