Stewart leads U.S. to fifth straight World Cup title — SkimNews
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- Breanna Stewart scored 22 points with 10 rebounds in the gold medal game, leading Team USA to a 97-79 victory over France and securing her fourth World Cup title
- Stewart was named World Cup MVP after leading the tournament in scoring (12.8 PPG), rebounds (7.3 RPG), and efficiency (18.8), anchoring a young U.S. squad
- Team USA won its fifth straight World Cup despite entering with only three players who had prior World Cup experience, including close wins over Italy and Spain
- Kara Lawson credited Stewart as the emotional and strategic foundation of the team, calling her 'USA Basketball' and 'the greatest winner we've had'
- Caitlin Clark highlighted Stewart’s leadership after the Italy game, saying she calmed the team by sharing her own early-career setback ahead of the 2014 World Cup win
- France opened a 14-point lead in the second quarter, marking the first double-digit deficit Team USA has faced in a World Cup game since their 2006 loss
Why it matters: The U.S. maintained its dominance in women’s basketball despite generational turnover, with Stewart’s leadership bridging the gap for younger players like Clark and Bueckers—ensuring continuity in a program now tied to her legacy across four World Cups, three Olympics, and multiple WNBA titles.
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