Hungary secures FIBA World Cup quarterfinal berth after defeating Japan
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Hungary reached the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 40 years following an 84-63 victory over Japan on Tuesday at Berlin Arena. Reka Lelik recorded 23 points and eight rebounds to pace the team, which limited Japan to 32% shooting from the floor. The win marks a significant milestone for the program, which previously finished as high as fifth place in 1957. Minnesota Lynx forward Dorka Juhasz contributed to the performance and is now preparing to face the United States in the next round. The quarterfinal matchup between Hungary and the defending champion United States is scheduled for Thursday at 5:30 a.m. Hungary enters the contest looking for its first-ever tournament medal.
- •Hungary defeated Japan 84-63 to reach the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals.
- •The victory marks the program's first quarterfinal appearance since 1986.
- •Reka Lelik led the effort with 23 points and eight rebounds.
- •Hungary will play the United States in the quarterfinal round on Thursday.
- 8:19 PMESPN WNBA — USA eyes more consistency vs. Hungary in FIBA World Cup quarters
- 9:04 PMYahoo Sports — Familiar face leads Hungary on historic run to FIBA World Cup quarterfinal against USA Basketball
"USA coach Kara Lawson is hoping her team can improve each round of the FIBA World Cup, beginning with Thursday's quarterfinal game vs. Hungary.
"Forward Dorka Juhasz, of the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx, helped Hungary reach the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals, where they'll face Team USA.
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External links- ESPN WNBASep 9, 2026, 8:19 PMUSA eyes more consistency vs. Hungary in FIBA World Cup quarters
USA coach Kara Lawson is hoping her team can improve each round of the FIBA World Cup, beginning with Thursday's quarterfinal game vs. Hungary.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:04 PMFamiliar face leads Hungary on historic run to FIBA World Cup quarterfinal against USA Basketball
Forward Dorka Juhasz, of the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx, helped Hungary reach the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals, where they'll face Team USA.
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