The USA’s super team will be going for gold this weekend as they take on hosts France in the men’s basketball final.
LeBron James has starred in Paris, leading his squad full of NBA superstars through the competition with five wins from five.
Gold medal favourites US were on the brink of an exit to Serbia in the semi-finals, but a late flurry from James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant prevented a seismic shock.
Their progression set up a mouth-watering clash with France, who are aiming for glory in their home Games after beating Germany.
Young star Victor Wembanyama, who stands at 7’4 tall, continues to dominate and has brought his country to within one win from glory.
France vs USA: Date and how to follow
This basketball gold medal match will take place on Saturday, August 10.
It will be held at the Bercy Arena in Paris tip-off is scheduled for 8:30pm UK time.
talkSPORT will have live coverage of the game while talkSPORT.com will keep you up to date with all the latest news.
The action will also be broadcast live across the BBC and Eurosport.
France vs USA: Route to the final
France
Group Stage
- France 78-66 Brazil
- France 94-90 Japan
- Germany 85-71 France
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
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United States
Group Stage
- USA 110-84 Serbia
- USA 103-86 South Sudan
- USA 104-83 Puerto Rico
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
4
France vs USA: Squads
France
- Victor Wembanyama
- Rudy Gobert
- Evan Fournier
- Nicolas Batum
- Frank Ntilikina
- Bilal Coulibaly
- Isaia Cordinier
- Andrew Albicy
- Guerschon Yabusele
- Nando de Colo
- Mathias Lessort
United States
- LeBron James
- Stephen Curry
- Kevin Durant
- Anthony Davis
- Joel Embiid
- Devin Booker
- Jayson Tatum
- Jrue Holiday
- Anthony Edwards
- Tyrese Haliburton
- Bam Adebayo
- Derrick White
4
France vs USA: What has been said?
France’s Wembanyama has not held back when talking about how far France will go to get their hands on the gold medal this weekend.
“In our national anthem, we talk about blood,” he said following their semi-final win.
“We’re willing to spill blood on the court. So, it’s no big deal.
“If it allows us to win gold, I’m offering. Take all of it.”
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