South Korea’s women’s basketball team battles world powerhouse France before fading in the second half
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- South Korea lost 95-69 to France in Group B of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin.
- South Korea made a strong impression in the first half but struggled after halftime against France’s superior strength.
- Lee So-hee scored 10 points and Lee Hae-ran recorded 12 points and four rebounds.
South Korea’s women’s basketball team fought strongly against France, but the world-class side eventually proved too powerful.
South Korea lost 95-69 to France on the 6th at Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin, in the second Group B game of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
The Korean team made a strong impact in the first half before collapsing after the break. Lee So-hee scored 10 points and made two steals, while Lee Hae-ran contributed 12 points and four rebounds.
The performance showed South Korea’s determination, but also exposed the team’s clear limitations against France.
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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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