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6 September 2026

Australia beats Turkey for 2nd win at Women’s Basketball World Cup, U.S. plays Italy later

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Australia beats Turkey for 2nd win at Women’s Basketball World Cup, U.S. plays Italy later

Ezi Magbegor has scored 21 points and Australia has reached the final phase of the Women’s Basketball World Cup with a physical 87-71 win over Turkey.

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