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US wins fifth straight women's FIBA World Cup title, beating France 97-79

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The United States women's basketball team secured its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup championship by defeating France with a score of 97-79 in Berlin. Led by Breanna Stewart, who scored 22 points, and Jackie Young, who contributed 18, the U.S. team overcame a competitive challenge from France to dominate the second half of the match.

This victory extends the American winning streak in the tournament to 36 consecutive games, a run that dates back to the 2006 World Cup semifinals. The win reinforces the team's ongoing dominance in international women's basketball competition.

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