Team USA vs. France prediction, preview: What to know about World Cup final as USA seeks fifth straight gold

The final for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup is set. As expected, it will be Team USA versus France in a rematch of the gold medal game at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The Americans were pushed to the limit in that game and escaped with a one-point win when Gabby Williams' shot at the buzzer went in, but was ruled a two-pointer because her foot was on the line.

Williams and France have been on a roll in Berlin. Against the hosts Germany in the semifinals on Saturday, Williams put up 22 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals to continue a stellar tournament that has her in line to potentially win MVP regardless of Sunday's result.

Other French standouts include New York Liberty guard Marine Johannès, Connecticut Sun guard Leïla Lacan and Williams' Golden State Valkyries teammate Janelle Salaün. In fact, France's roster features eight current WNBA players. The French are a perfect 5-0 in the tournament, and have won their games by an average of 35.6 points. France leads the tournament in scoring (96.2 points per game), field goal percentage (51.6%), 3-point percentage (44.2%), 3-point field goals (73) and steals per game (13.2).

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