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France sets 3-pointer record with 22 at Women’s FIBA World Cup, Belgium reaches quarterfinals

PUBLISHED Sep 7, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

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France sets 3-pointer record with 22 at Women’s FIBA World Cup, Belgium reaches quarterfinals

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France established a new Women Basketball World Cup record by converting twenty-two three-pointers during a one hundred eleven to fifty-six victory against Nigeria in Berlin. Migna Toure recorded the twenty-first three-pointer with five minutes and forty-five seconds remaining, surpassing the previous record of twenty set three days earlier by Japan. Dominique Malonga secured the twenty-second conversion as the Olympic finalists maintained their undefeated group standing. Gabby Williams paced the winning effort with twenty-five points and six rebounds, ensuring direct progression to the tournament quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Belgium defeated Australia eighty to sixty-eight to secure first place in Group C, led by Emma Meesseman with twenty-two points and ten rebounds. Julie Allemand contributed seven assists to establish an all-time tournament record of one hundred eleven career assists. Puerto Rico eliminated Turkey seventy-five to seventy-one through a late fourth-quarter comeback led by Arella Guirantes and Pamela Rosado.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On September 26 2022 United States defeated China in tournament final match.
On September 23 2025 International Basketball Federation announced host nation selections.
On September 1 2026 National teams arrived in Berlin for preliminary rounds.
On September 4 2026 Japan established previous tournament record with twenty conversions.
On September 7 2026 France established new record with twenty two triples.
On September 7 2026 Belgium secured group victory against opposing Australian roster.
On September 7 2026 Puerto Rico eliminated Turkey during final group stage game.
On September 8 2026 Qualification playoffs determine final remaining quarterfinal playoff participants.
On September 10 2026 Quarterfinal matches commence in Berlin tournament venue location.
On September 13 2026 Tournament championship game concludes international competition schedule.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Minimal direct impact on domestic sports broadcasting or leagues.
Possible long-term US impact: Increased national interest in international women basketball tournament performances.
Most affected groups: International basketball players, national teams, sports federations, and fans.
Reader priority: Monitor official international basketball tournament scores and athletic updates.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 27
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 27

Explain Framing

Left: Evidence was insufficient. Center: Focuses strictly on official match statistics and tournament scores. Right: Evidence was insufficient.

Primary Source

Associated Press published game report detailing French record performance in Berlin. https://apnews.com/article/fiba-womens-world-cup-france-nigeria-belgium-a3c9b2f1e2d3

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 27
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 27
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Explain Framing

Left: Evidence was insufficient. Center: Focuses strictly on official match statistics and tournament scores. Right: Evidence was insufficient.

Primary Source

Associated Press published game report detailing French record performance in Berlin. https://apnews.com/article/fiba-womens-world-cup-france-nigeria-belgium-a3c9b2f1e2d3