France sets FIBA record with 22 three-pointers

Team France secured a dominant 111-56 victory over Nigeria on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the Berlin Arena, setting a new FIBA Women's World Cup record for three-pointers made in a single game with 22. The win capped off group play with an undefeated record for France, propelling them into the quarterfinals as a significant contender for the tournament title. Gabby Williams led the French offensive charge, scoring a game-high 25 points and achieving a personal milestone by sinking six three-pointers, a first for a French player in a Women's World Cup game. Williams also contributed six rebounds and four assists. Her performance, alongside veteran Marine Johannes who added five three-pointers, fueled France's record-setting shooting display. Migna Toure and Janelle Salaun also contributed significantly from beyond the arc, with four three-pointers each. The French team's unprecedented shooting performance surpassed the previous record of 20 three-pointers, set by Japan just days earlier on September 5, 2026.