United States defeats Czechia in FIBA World Cup group stage finale

The United States completed its Group D schedule at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup on September 7, 2026, with a 105-64 victory over Czechia. Breanna Stewart led the team with 19 points, seven rebounds, and six assists in under 17 minutes of play. This performance followed a narrow 55-52 win against Italy on September 6. Six American players reached double-digit scoring, and the team registered 31 assists on 42 made field goals. Defensively, the United States held Czechia to 33 percent shooting from the field. Having finished the group stage with a plus-77 point differential, the team now moves on to the quarterfinals. The four-time defending champions await their next opponent, which will be either Japan or Hungary.

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