The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Spain (W) at 1.15 — an implied 82% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Japan: opened 3.65, closed 5.40 (18%)
• Spain (W): opened 1.27, closed 1.15 (82%)

Half-time: Spain (W) 57 - 48 Japan.

Spain (W) — recent form

• 2026-09-05Spain (W) 69-79 Mali
• 2026-09-04Germany 51-79 Spain (W)
• 2026-08-23Belgium 67-95 Spain (W)

Japan — recent form

• 2026-09-05Japan 46-70 Germany
• 2026-09-04Mali 85-90 Japan
• 2026-08-31Qatar 60-114 Japan
• 2026-08-28Chinese Taipei White 65-81 Japan
• 2026-08-27Japan 106-78 Saudi Arabia