The US women's team claims a fifth straight basketball World Cup, taking down France to continue its remarkable run.

In short:

Team USA has been crowned world champions in women’s basketball once again after beating France 97-79 in the final.

The Americans have won five straight FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup titles since Australia’s Opals claimed the 2006 crown.

Breanna Stewart top-scored with 22 points in the final.