Women's World Cup semifinals schedule, bracket, players to watch as Team USA goes for another gold medal — SkimNews
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- Team USA, France, Germany, and Spain advanced to the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup semifinals in Berlin with double-digit quarterfinal victories on Thursday, Germany's 19-point upset of Belgium being the narrowest margin.
- Team USA faces Spain on Saturday in a rematch of the 2014 gold medal game, while France takes on Germany, which reached the semifinals for the first time in tournament history.
- Team USA is pursuing a fifth consecutive gold medal, which would tie the Soviet Union's record of five straight titles won from 1959–75 in the competition dating back to 1953.
- Semifinal games are scheduled for Saturday: France vs. Germany at 10:30 a.m. ET (truTV/HBO Max) and Team USA vs. Spain at 2 p.m. ET (TNT/HBO Max).
- France's title odds improved from +700 to +440 on FanDuel after four wins by an average of 39 points, making them the biggest threat to Team USA, whose odds moved from -380 to -360.
- Player to watch Breanna Stewart leads Team USA in rebounding at seven per game and will be tasked with containing Spain's frontcourt, led by Awa Fam and a Spain squad averaging 14 offensive rebounds per game.
Why it matters: Team USA's fifth straight gold would tie a record set by the Soviet Union 50 years ago and further extend their dominance in women's basketball, while France's tightening odds (+700 to +440) signal they are closing the gap fast. Gabby Williams, who has silver medals from the 2020 and 2024 Olympics, is still chasing her first major international gold.
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