Spain gave the Americans their toughest test of the tournament, battling Team USA to a **58–58 tie entering the fourth quarter**. But when the game was on the line, the veterans took control. The U.S. outscored Spain **18–8 in the final period** to secure a **76–66 semifinal victory**.

**Breanna Stewart** led Team USA with **16 points and 6 rebounds**, **Kahleah Copper** added **13 points and 4 rebounds**, and **Jackie Young** delivered an all-around performance with **12 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals**.

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The new generation also got meaningful minutes in a pressure-packed semifinal. **Paige Bueckers** played 17 minutes and finished with **6 points, 3 rebounds, 0 assists and 1 turnover**. **Angel Reese** logged 12 minutes with **5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 0 turnovers**. **Caitlin Clark** played 16 minutes, recording **1 point, 1 rebound, 1 assist and 2 turnovers**.  
It wasn’t a blowout this time. Spain made Team USA earn it, and the Americans responded when it mattered most.

Team USA is headed to its **fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup gold medal game.**

**One more win. One more game for gold. 🥇🇺**🇸

🇺🇸 TEAM USA IS HEADED BACK TO THE WORLD CUP FINAL!