Team USA DOMINATES France to Win 5th Straight World Cup | WNBA Playoff Schedule REVEALED

Team USA is once again on top of the world! 🇺🇸🏀

The U.S. women's basketball team overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat France 97-79 in the FIBA Women's World Cup Final, winning its fifth consecutive World Cup title and 12th overall. Breanna Stewart led the way with 22 points and 9 rebounds and was named tournament MVP.

On today's episode of Locked On Women's Basketball, we break down how Team USA flipped the game in the third quarter, outscoring France 30-12, and why its defense continues to separate the Americans from the rest of the world.

We'll also dive into the FIBA Women's World Cup awards, including:

• Breanna Stewart winning tournament MVP
• The All-Star Five and All-Second Team
• Gabby Williams earning Best Defensive Player
• Iyana Martin being named Rising Star
• The tournament's other major individual honors

Plus, the WNBA has released its 2026 playoff schedule. The first round begins September 27 with a best-of-three format, followed by best-of-five semifinals and a best-of-seven WNBA Finals beginning October 17.

And yes... Game 7 on Halloween night. 🎃🏀

What do you think of the WNBA playoff schedule? And can anyone stop Team USA's dominance on the international stage?

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