Spain’s historic bronze win over Germany marks a record‑breaking margin

Iyana Martin led Spain to an 81‑58 victory over Germany in the bronze‑medal game, contributing 22 points. The decisive margin secured Spain’s third third‑place finish in the World Cup, after similar successes in 2010 and 2018.

The win also represented Spain’s biggest margin of victory against a European opponent in the tournament’s history, while it marked Germany’s heaviest defeat ever recorded at a World Cup.

Germany’s struggle with ball security was evident: after committing 25 turnovers in their semifinal loss to France, they added another 18 against Spain, a factor that repeatedly disrupted their rhythm throughout the match.

For Germany, the loss was especially painful because the nation was chasing its first medal in only its second appearance as a unified country, having previously hosted the event in 1998 without reaching the podium.

The result not only underscores Spain’s growing dominance on the international stage but also serves as a stark reminder to Germany that turning over the ball can erase even the most enthusiastic home‑court support.

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