Spain finished the 2026 Berlin World Cup the same way it started, defeating Germany, and while the first victory was a statement, the second was worth even more: another historic medal, the fourth for a team that remains on the podium in the 21st century. Alba Torrens has also become the Spanish player with the most World medals (4), including the men's national team. Iyana Martín (22 points, 9 assists, and 28 efficiency rating) was the MVP of an unforgettable bronze.
With more than 17,000 fans in the stands at Berlin Arena backing the hosts, Spain delivered another display of the quality, ambition, and character that have elevated it to the elite of world basketball and hung another medal around its neck, the fourth in its trophy cabinet. A bronze that feels like gold.
Iyana Martín (22 points, 9 assists, and 28 efficiency rating) was the MVP of the game, and Alba Torrens has cemented her place even further in the history of Spanish women's basketball: she has become the first Spanish player to win four World Cup medals, including male medalists.
The team started with Conde and Gustafson especially active on offense, controlled but effective defense, high intensity across the court, and dominating the boards, which allowed them to reach a +13 lead after just eight minutes with a basket by Awa Fam (22-9). The Germans responded with individual plays, with Sabally leading the charge, and a three-pointer by Wilke at the end of the quarter cut the deficit, but Spain remained dominant (25-15, minute 10).
The second quarter was different, with Germany generally taking control, and like the United States in the semifinal, benefiting from free throw opportunities. Fiebich and Peterson raised their level and the score was tied (33-33, minute 16). But Spain resisted, regained control through Iyana, and went into halftime leading again (40-36) after a steal by Carrera in the final seconds and the two free throws that came from the play.
With Raquel unstoppable and MVP Iyana directing with mastery, Spain returned from the locker room with the necessary intensity to prevent any German comeback and in six minutes had revolutionized the scoreboard (53-39). The fourth quarter also started without mercy: a three-pointer by Cazorla put them up 16 (67-51, minute 31). It was expected that the Germans wouldn't give up in terms of effort, but they had no collective answers against a complete and superior Spain that also delivered a lesson in intensity until the final buzzer, arriving at the end with the maximum advantage: an 81-58 for the history books.