The French team was beaten by Australia (100-98) and finished second in their group. She will face the United States, the biggest favorites for the title, in the quarterfinals.
It is a defeat that may hurt the Blues very badly. By bowing on the wire against Australia (100-98), on Monday, the France team finished in second place in its group of the World Cup. Result: the partners of Rudy Gobert will play Wednesday in the quarter-finals against … the United States. A challenge because the "Team USA", even deprived of many NBA stars, remains the big favorite in the title. Suffice to say that the Blues will achieve the greatest feat of their history to reach the last four, as at the last World Cup in 2014.
Americans rise to power
The Americans were scared in their second game of the first round, defeating Turkey after extra time (93-92). But they have clearly risen since, including two broad wins in the second group stage, against Greece MVP NBA Giannis Antetokoumpo (69-53), and against Brazil (89-73). The "Team USA" has still revealed flaws with a defeat in a preparation match against … Australia. The Americans are unbeaten in official competition since the semi-final of the 2006 World Cup lost against Greece.
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