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Women's World Championship 2026: USA Make It Four in a Row
A 3-2 win over Germany in Dreux gave the United States a fourth straight Women's World Championship. France took bronze, the Netherlands a best-ever fourth.
Veterans World Championship 2026: USA's Third Title, Decided by the Finest of Margins
The United States beat Poland 4-3 in a Veterans final that capped a category where three of four medal games were settled by a single point.
Men's World Championship 2026: Poland's Breakthrough Gold
Poland beat the United States 4-1 in Dreux to win a first-ever Men's World Championship medal, and it was gold. Great Britain took bronze.
USA's Golden Record, 20 UPBF World Championship Titles
No nation has won more UPBF World Championship titles than the United States, with 20 gold medals to date. The record will be tested again this September in Dreux.
Four New Nations Make Their UPBF World Championship Debut in 2026
Colombia, Denmark, Kuwait, and Malta will each make their first appearance at a UPBF World Championship in Four nations, zero prior appearances, one World Championship.
France: Host Nation, Most Decorated Nation
France is not only hosting the 2026 UPBF World Championship. With 34 medals across tournament history, it is also the most decorated nation ever to compete, and now defends home turf.