What happened: Les Bleues advanced by beating China in the quarterfinals. Gabby Williams and Marine Johannes now enter the tournament's final weekend.
Why it matters: A semifinal victory would guarantee at least a silver medal. The team's stated ambition is to win the championship after years of runner-up finishes and semifinal exits in international competition.
By the numbers: Les Bleues ended a run of six consecutive World Cup quarterfinal defeats, reaching the last four on their seventh attempt. [FIBA](https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup-2026/news/semi-finals-set-at-the-fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup-2026)
What to watch: Saturday's semifinal tips off at 10:30 a.m. ET.