France reaches first Women's World Cup final with win over Germany

France defeated host Germany 86-64 on Saturday to reach its first-ever Women's FIBA World Cup final. The victory in Berlin secured a historic milestone for the French team, who will play for the title on Sunday. Gabby Williams led the charge with a game-high 22 points, along with five rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Her all-around performance was pivotal in overcoming a determined German side. "I just want to give it my all," Williams said. "You never know when you'll get an opportunity like this." France maintained an unbeaten record in the tournament with the win. The team built a lead in the second half, scoring nine straight points to start the third quarter and extending the advantage to 16 points. Germany fought back in the final quarter, cutting the deficit to nine points behind three-pointers from Alexis Peterson and Emily Bessoir, but France responded with a decisive 12-0 run to seal the victory. Janelle Salaün contributed a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds for France. Marine Johannès added 13 points, including three three-pointers, and helped control the pace in the final period. "It was really a fight tonight," Johannès said.