France’s shooting guard #23 Marine Johannes (C) throws the ball during the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup semi-final match between France and Germany in Berlin on September 12, 2026. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP)
France are through to the final of the women’s basketball World Cup for the first time after a 86-64 victory over host nation Germany on Saturday.
Gabby Williams top scored with 22 points for the Olympic silver medalists, who kept their unbeaten record at the tournament alive before Sunday’s decider in Berlin.
The US-born Williams, who also topped the assist charts with five and with four had the most steals, was the constant threat on both ends of the floor for the French.
France are on track to face the United States and will hope to avenge their one-point defeat in the Olympic final in Paris in 2024, should the heavily favoured Americans get past Spain later on Saturday.
