The French team was beaten by Australia (100-98) and finished second in their group. She should face the United States, the biggest favorites for the title, in the quarterfinals.

It is a defeat that may hurt the Blues very badly. By bowing on the wire against Australia (100-98), on Monday, the France team finished in second place in its group of the World Cup. Result: Rudy Gobert's partners will play in the quarterfinals against the winner of the match between Brazil and the United States. Suffice to say that the Blues have very, very good chances to face the "Team USA", great favorite for the title despite the absence of many NBA stars, the next round. The French team, which has long been in the lead before being passed in the last seconds, is experiencing its first defeat of the competition.