France just stormed into the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup quarterfinals with a perfect 3-0 record, absolutely torching Nigeria 111-56. The real headline? They went ballistic from beyond the arc, setting a new World Cup record with an insane 22 three-pointers made in that single game at Berlin’s Uber Arena. This isn’t just a win, it’s a statement, and it should have everyone else in the tournament rethinking their game plan.
France’s Historic Shooting Stands In Stark Contrast To Team USA’s Scare
Gabby Williams, a WNBA Defensive Player of the Year candidate, was absolutely cooking, leading all scorers with 25 points. She and New York Liberty sharpshooter Marine Johannes were unstoppable, combining for 42 points on 14-of-22 shooting, including 11 of those record-breaking threes. Five different France players hit double digits, showing just how deep their scoring runs. This dominant performance screams “top threat” to Team USA, especially after what we saw on Sunday. Team USA stumbled against Italy, shooting a dismal 29 percent from the floor. They managed to pull out a 55-52 win thanks to some stellar defense, but it was far from convincing. France’s historic shooting performance against Nigeria really highlights the difference in form right now.
Why France Is The Ultimate Adversary for Team USA
France isn’t just about hot shooting, though. They’ve got size, serious scoring threats, and lockdown defenders that make them a complete package. They’ve only got one third-place finish in the tournament’s history, way back in 1953, and they’ve never actually won it all. But this year feels different, especially with their perfect record so far. The bracket setup ensures that Team USA and France are on opposite sides. That means the only way these two juggernauts can clash is in the final, barring some wild semifinal upset. Every other team in the World Cup has to be watching France with some serious fear right now.
This tournament is heating up fast. With France playing like this and setting records, the potential final showdown with Team USA would be absolutely electric. Get ready to see if anyone can slow down France’s high-octane offense.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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