Team USA DOMINATES France to Win 5th Straight World Cup | WNBA Playoff Schedule REVEALED

Team USA is once again on top of the world! 🇺🇸🏀

The U.S. women's basketball team overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat France 97-79 in the FIBA Women's World Cup Final, winning its fifth consecutive World Cup title and 12th overall. Breanna Stewart led the way with 22 points and 9 rebounds and was named tournament MVP.

On today's episode of Locked On Women's Basketball, we break down how Team USA flipped the game in the third quarter, outscoring France 30-12, and why its defense continues to separate the Americans from the rest of the world.

We'll also dive into the FIBA Women's World Cup awards, including:

Breanna Stewart winning tournament MVP

The All-Star Five and All-Second Team

Gabby Williams earning Best Defensive Player

Iyana Martin being named Rising Star

The tournament's other major individual honors

Plus, the WNBA has released its 2026 playoff schedule. The first round begins September 27 with a best-of-three format, followed by best-of-five semifinals and a best-of-seven WNBA Finals beginning October 17.

And yes... Game 7 on Halloween night. 🎃🏀

What do you think of the WNBA playoff schedule? And can anyone stop Team USA's dominance on the international stage?