China and France are set to clash in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup. The Berlin Arena is bound to experience a rollercoaster of emotions starting at 12:30 GMT.
This isn’t the first encounter between China and France at this stage of the tournament. Four years ago, in Sydney, China triumphed over France to secure a spot in the semi-finals, where they ultimately fell to the United States. While the rosters have changed, China can still rely on Xu Han, a key player from their last match. To reach the quarter-finals, China finished second in Group D, just behind the United States, and then went on to dominate Puerto Rico in the qualifying round.
For France, it’s time to end a 73-year wait. The French team aspires to finally break through and reach the semi-finals of a Women's Basketball World Cup. Their journey has been impressive. With one less match played and more rest than their opponent, France topped their group. The shooting skills of their forwards, particularly from beyond the arc, could prove to be crucial in this matchup.
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