Germany beats Belgium to storm into women’s FIBA World Cup semifinals, France awaits
Host Germany has upset Belgium 93-74 to reach the semifinals of the women’s FIBA World Cup. Leonie Fiebich had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead Germany to a showdown with France on Saturday. It’s the sixth straight World Cup at which the host has made the final four. Marine Johannès and Janelle Salaün led France to the semifinals for the first time after beating China 90-61 to join the United States among the final four.
Spain faces Australia in the last quarterfinal for a semifinal showdown with the U.S. on Saturday. The U.S. routed Hungary 108-56 in the first quarterfinal.
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