{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69a6def4cc6b0d21926152a7/6a86f37d9cb9faa61a798b3a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"World Cup Group B - France Have the Talent, But Can They Win It All?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69a6def4cc6b0d21926152a7/1787229043118-cf3ebdf0-82bd-4723-843b-3fe2cc2df92e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Group B could be one of the most fascinating groups at the Women’s Basketball World Cup, with France chasing gold, Nigeria targeting another deep tournament run, Korea bringing one of the most distinctive shooting styles in the competition, and Hungary looking to upset the odds.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Hoops n Headsets, Mark Mills and Shona Thorburn break down the preparation, key players and biggest challenges facing all four teams as the tournament approaches.</p><p><br></p><p>Is this France’s best ever chance to win World Cup gold? Can Nigeria turn their talent and chemistry into a run to the semi finals? Could Korea’s three point shooting make them one of the most difficult teams to prepare for? And what will Hungary need to do to fight their way out of a competitive group?</p><p><br></p><p>We also discuss the impact of the WNBA and European club seasons on team form, the differences between FIBA and WNBA basketball, and the key matchups that could decide who progresses to the knockout stages.</p><p><br></p><p>Topics include:</p><p><br></p><p>• France’s preparation and World Cup ambitions</p><p>• The impact of the WNBA season on international basketball</p><p>• Key players to watch, including Malonga and Nigeria’s leading stars</p><p>• Nigeria’s potential path to the semi finals</p><p>• Korea’s three point shooting and tactical approach</p><p>• Hungary’s underdog status and knockout chances</p><p>• Group B predictions and potential knockout matchups</p><p><br></p><p>Who do you think will come out of Group B, and can France finally turn their talent into World Cup gold?</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for more women’s basketball coverage, including EuroLeague Women, WNBA, and international basketball analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>#WomensBasketball #FIBAWWC #Basketball #WomensWorldCup #FranceBasketball #NigeriaBasketball #KoreaBasketball #HungaryBasketball #EuroLeagueWomen #WNBA</p>","author_name":"Mark Mills"}