The 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup concluded on Sunday, marking another success for the United States. France took home the silver medal, while Spain secured the bronze.
This is the fifth consecutive title for the United States in this tournament. It seems this championship has become their playground, as it is the twelfth time the American women have claimed victory on the global stage. After an intense final where France even led by 14 points, the "Queens of Women's Basketball" emerged victorious. France achieved its best performance in the history of the Women's Basketball World Cup, reaching the final for the first time. Their last appearance in the semifinals was in 1953, where they finished in third place.
This year, Spain finished in third place after defeating Germany in the bronze medal match. The two African teams did not advance past the first round. Mali finished in 13th place, while Nigeria, the five-time reigning African champion, ended up at the bottom of the overall standings.
Final standings of the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup:
- Champion: United States
- Runner-up: France
- 3rd: Spain
- 4th: Germany
- 5th: Belgium
- 6th: Australia
- 7th: China
- 8th: Hungary
- 9th: Italy
- 10th: South Korea
- 11th: Puerto Rico
- 12th: Japan
- 13th: Mali
- 14th: Turkey
- 15th: Czech Republic
- 16th: Nigeria
