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South Korea collapse after promising start in 26-point loss to France

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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  • South Korea led France by seven points after the opening quarter before losing 94-66 in Berlin.
  • The result left South Korea with one win and one loss, while France moved to the top of Group B with two victories.

For a moment, South Korea appeared capable of upsetting France. The Korean team led 31-24 after the first quarter in Berlin.

That hope quickly disappeared. France turned the game around and won 94-66, handing South Korea a 26-point defeat in the second round of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026.

South Korea, coached by Park Soo-ho, had opened the tournament with a win over Nigeria. The loss to France left the team with a 1-1 record, while France reached two victories and took first place in Group B.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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