Canada clinched top spot in Group B with an 86-64 win over Paraguay at the Estadio Obras Sanitarias in Buenos Aires.

There was very little to separate the two teams at the midway point with the score standing at 41-37 in Canada’s favour but the holders took control thereafter with a 45-27 half.

Niarra Fields led the way for Canada with 25 points.

Awaiting the Canadians in the semi-finals are Group A runners-up Brazil, who lost 68-49 to South American rivals Argentina today.

Argentina were led offensively by 18 points from Debora Gonzalez as they finished top of Group A with four wins out of four.

Their opponents in the penultimate round are Group B runners-up Puerto Rico, who completed their campaign yesterday.

The semi-finals are due to be played on Saturday (August 12) following a rest day tomorrow.

The final and third-place play-off are scheduled for Sunday (August 13).

Three spots are on offer for next year's FIBA Women's World Cup in Spain.

Today’s other matches saw Cuba beat Mexico 62-51 in Group B and Colombia defeat Venezuela 62-59 in Group A.

All four of those teams have been eliminated along with the Virgin Islands and Paraguay.