Young, Gray celebrate Team USA’s fifth straight world title

The U.S. won its 12th FIBAWWC crown in Berlin.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 131 min read

This duo never gets old 😭 @LVAces' Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray are posing for the camera! #USABWNT | #FIBAWWC https: Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray were highlighted after the USABWNT claimed the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup championship. The title was Team USA’s fifth consecutive world crown and 12th overall.

Why it matters: The result extends the U.S. program’s long run at the top of international women’s basketball. Young and Gray now return from FIBA play with the WNBA regular season still active.

By the numbers: Team USA beat France 97-79 in the final. Young scored 18 points in the championship game, and the U.S. extended its World Cup winning streak to 36 games.

What to watch: Watch how quickly Young and Gray are folded back into WNBA minutes after the international run.

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