What are the chances of the USA and host country France reaching the finals of both the men’s and women’s competitions?
That is exactly what happened in the last days of these Games in Paris.
The U.S. women’s basketball team will face France for the gold medal on Sunday, less than 24 hours after the men’s teams took the court.
The Americans are seeking to become the first team ever to win eight consecutive Olympic gold medals, breaking a tie with the U.S. men’s team, which won seven consecutive gold medals from 1936 to 1968. They are hoping to win their 10th gold medal since women’s competition began at the 1976 Games. The final is a rematch of the London 2012 title match, which France lost.
Steph Curry led the men’s team to gold on Saturday after the team defeated France in back-to-back Olympic gold medals. The United States has won five consecutive gold medals (2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024) and eight of the last nine in men’s basketball.
The women’s basketball gold medal game will take place on Sunday, August 11 at 9:30 a.m. ET/6:30 a.m. PT and will be broadcast live on NBC, Peacock and streamed on NBCOlympics.com.
Watch the Women’s Basketball Gold Medal Final: USA vs. France live.
The United States is aiming for its eighth consecutive gold medal at the Olympic Games and setting a new record.
Here’s what else you need to know.
When does the United States women’s basketball team play the gold medal game against France?
Teams USA and France will compete for gold on Sunday, August 11th.
What time does the US women’s basketball gold medal game start?
Kickoff at the Bercy Arena in Paris is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET/6:30 a.m. PT.
Which TV channel will broadcast the USA vs France women’s basketball gold medal game?
The USA vs. France women’s basketball game will be broadcast live on NBC and Peacock.
How many gold medals in a row has the United States women’s basketball team won?
The United States has won seven consecutive gold medals and is seeking its eighth in a row on Sunday.
How to stream the USA vs France women’s basketball gold medal game
The gold medal game can also be streamed here:
Watch the USA vs. France women’s basketball gold medal game on August 11.
Are there WNBA players in France?
The French national team includes four players with WNBA experience: Valériane Ayayim, Marine Johannès, Iliana Rupert and Gabby Williams. In a comeback overtime win over Belgium in the semifinals, Williams led her team in scoring with 18 points, while Ayayim added 17 and Rupert added 15.
Williams leads France in points (14.8) and assists (5.4) per game, while Marieme Badiane leads her team in rebounding with an average of 5.6 rebounds.
How many gold medals has the US women’s basketball team won?
The US national team has won nine of the twelve gold medals awarded since the introduction of women’s basketball at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal.
How many games in a row has the United States women’s basketball team won?
The Americans enter the gold medal match at the Olympics with a 60-game winning streak.
When was the last time the US women’s basketball team lost?
The last time the U.S. national team lost an Olympic competition was in the semifinals of the 1992 Olympics, where the Americans went home with bronze.
How many Olympic medals has Diana Taurasi won?
Diana Taurasi enters the gold medal match with a chance to become the most decorated women’s basketball player in Olympic history. She is currently tied with former teammate Sue Bird for the most basketball gold medals with five each.
