Team USA defeats China in FIBA World Cup group opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 4:03 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Team USA opened the 2026 FIBA World Cup with a 94–61 win over China on September 4. The victory mirrors the American side's 83–61 win against the same opponent in the 2022 World Cup final. Angel Reese contributed 5 points and 9 rebounds in 17 minutes off the bench for the United States. A matchup between Reese and Chinese center Zhang Ziyu received significant social media attention due to the height difference between the two players. Zhang Ziyu led her team with 13 points and added 6 rebounds in 18 minutes of play. The result extends the winning streak for the American squad as group play continues in the tournament.
- •Team USA defeated China 94–61 in their 2026 FIBA World Cup group opener.
- •Angel Reese finished with 5 points and 9 rebounds for the United States.
- •Zhang Ziyu scored a team-high 13 points for China in 18 minutes.
- •The 7'4" Zhang Ziyu and 6'4" Angel Reese were featured in viral social media clips during the game.
- 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — 6-foot-4 Angel Reese towered over by 7-foot-4 Ziyu Zhang in stunning side-by-side
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Clip of Angel Reese defending 7’4″ Zhang Ziyu goes viral during Team USA’s win over China
"Team USA put on a show to secure an opening game win against China at the FIBA World Cup. In their 2026 FIBA World Cup group opener, Team USA routed China 94–61, mirroring their 83–61 victory over the Chinese squad in the 2022 World Cup final.
"Angel Reese and all of Team USA were busy trying to guard seven-foot-four center Ziyu Zhang during their clash against China in the World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 4:03 PM6-foot-4 Angel Reese towered over by 7-foot-4 Ziyu Zhang in stunning side-by-side
Angel Reese and all of Team USA were busy trying to guard seven-foot-four center Ziyu Zhang during their clash against China in the World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 2:45 PMClip of Angel Reese defending 7’4″ Zhang Ziyu goes viral during Team USA’s win over China
Team USA put on a show to secure an opening game win against China at the FIBA World Cup. In their 2026 FIBA World Cup group opener, Team USA routed China 94–61, mirroring their 83–61 victory over the Chinese squad in the 2022 World Cup final.
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