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Team USA advances to FIBA World Cup semifinals after routing Hungary

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Team USA advances to FIBA World Cup semifinals after routing Hungary

Summary

Team USA reached the semifinals of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup following a 108-56 victory over Hungary on Thursday in Berlin. The United States secured the win with a record-setting performance, including 31 assists and 108 total points, the highest scores ever recorded in a tournament quarterfinal. Napheesa Collier led the American effort with 19 points in 15 minutes of play. The victory followed a period of adjustment for the team after a narrow win against Italy during group stage play. With this result, Team USA maintains a 34-game winning streak in World Cup competition and remains two victories away from securing a fifth consecutive gold medal. The team will play its semifinal matchup this Saturday against either France or China.

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By the Numbers

•Team USA recorded 108 points and 31 assists to secure the quarterfinal win.
•Napheesa Collier scored 19 points to lead the American offense.
•The defense forced 27 turnovers and held Hungary to 16 points in the paint.
•Team USA will play the winner of the France-China quarterfinal in the semifinals on Saturday.

Latest Updates

1:10 PMCBS Sports — Team USA sets quarterfinals assists record in 52-point rout of Hungary to advance to World Cup semifinals
11:22 AMYahoo Sports — Team USA sends loud World Cup warning with 52-point demolition of Hungary

What they're saying

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Team USA left no room for another World Cup scare, burying Hungary with a 36-point opening quarter and rolling into the semifinals with a 108-56 victory.
— Yahoo Sports