United States advances to FIBA Women’s World Cup semifinals after defeating Hungary

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

United States advances to FIBA Women’s World Cup semifinals after defeating Hungary
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The United States women's national basketball team reached the FIBA Women’s World Cup semifinals following a 108-56 victory over Hungary on September 10 in Berlin, Germany. The 52-point margin marks the largest win for the U.S. in the tournament to date. Team USA established a 24-point lead early and maintained control throughout the game, scoring 44 points off 27 forced turnovers. Napheesa Collier led the team as they secured a spot in the next round of competition. This performance follows a decision by FIBA to rank France ahead of the United States in its official power rankings. The U.S. team now prepares for a semifinal matchup against Spain, which is scheduled for Saturday.

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  • The United States defeated Hungary 108-56 in the FIBA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals.
  • The U.S. scored 44 points off 27 turnovers forced during the match.
  • Napheesa Collier led the team to the semifinals at the Berlin Arena.
  • Team USA faces Spain in the next round on Saturday.
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  • 12:32 PMYahoo SportsBerlin Blowout As The U.S. Hammers Hungary By 52
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After the hiccup against Italy, the U.S. has played extremely well

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