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Julie Allemand makes FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup history for Belgium
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Belgium secured their place in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup quarter-finals with a statement 80-68 victory over 2006 champions Australia.
Star player Emma Meesseman showed everyone why she is one of the most talked-about talents at the competition, finishing the game with 33 efficiency and 22 points, including 10 rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and two steals.
However, it is Meesseman's teammate Julie Allemand who has written her name into the history books after her latest performance.
Julie Allemand becomes FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup all-time assist leader
Allemand entered the 2026 World Cup joint eighth in the all-time assists chart with 87 to her name, but now she has surpassed all those ahead of her.
The Belgian guard notched 17 assists in her opening two games against Turkey and Puerto Rico, with her output against Australia taking her to the top of the pile with 111.
By doing so, she has overtaken the iconic trio of Dawn Staley, Sue Bird and Laia Palau, and with Belgium advancing to the quarter-finals, she can only add to her numbers.
Belgium will play their quarter-final fixture on Thursday, but will await the result of Tuesday's qualifiesr to find out exactly who they will be facing.
All-time FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup assists chart
| Player | Team | Assists |
| Julie Allemand | Belgium | 111 |
| Laia Palau | Spain | 108 |
| Sue Bird | USA | 107 |
| Dawn Staley | USA | 103 |
| Kristi Harrower | Australia | 99 |
| Diana Taurasi | USA | 92 |
| Celine Dumerc | France | 91 |
| Janeth Arcain | Brazil | 87 |
| Penny Taylor | Australia | 81 |
| Licet Castillo Iglesias | Cuba | 75 |
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