Spain vs USA Live, FIBA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final: Spain guard Iyana Martin delivered one of the most unbelievable highlights of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, leaving both the arena crowd and herself in total shock. With the shot clock expiring in the second quarter of their high-stakes semifinal showdown against the United States, the Spanish prodigy pulled off an acrobatic scoop layup that immediately set social media alight.
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Facing a stout United States defense and with the shot clock ticking below five seconds, the Spanish sensation received the ball on the perimeter and drove fearlessly into the paint. As multiple American defenders collapsed to contest, Martin executed a rapid spin move, went up and under beneath the outstretched arms of the defense, and scooped the ball high off the glass just before the buzzer sounded.
The ball kissed the backboard and dropped cleanly through the net to cut the deficit to 25 to 29, triggering an explosion of cheers from Spanish supporters in the stands.
IYANA MARTIN WHAT ARE YOU DOING??? 😳#FIBAWWC pic.twitter.com/gMhfiRgiSz
— FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup (@FIBAWWC) September 12, 2026
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Perhaps the best part of the entire play was Martin’s immediate reaction. After completing the circus finish, Spain’s number 44 held her head with both hands in pure astonishment, breaking into a massive smile as she jogged back on defense. Even the on air commentators could on-air believe what they had just witnessed, shouting in amazement as replays showed the degree of difficulty on the reverse angle.
At just twenty years of age, Martin has continued to show why she is considered one of the brightest young talents in international basketball. Her fearless display against the tournament favorites has kept Spain right in the thick of a bruising semi-final battle in Berlin.
