United States finishes basketball group stage undefeated after beating Czechia
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:35 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The United States women's basketball team concluded the FIBA Women's World Cup group stage in Berlin with a 105-64 victory over Czechia. Led by former Boston Celtics assistant coach Kara Lawson, the Americans finished group play with a 3-0 record. Six players scored in double figures, including Breanna Stewart with 19 points and Angel Reese with 13. This performance followed a narrow 55-52 win against Italy the previous day. The U.S. squad now moves to the elimination round to compete for a 12th World Cup gold medal. Because the tournament schedule continues into the knockout phase, the team awaits their next opponent for the upcoming quarterfinals.
- •The United States finished group play with a 3-0 record after beating Czechia.
- •Breanna Stewart recorded 19 points, seven rebounds, and six assists.
- •Six players reached double-figure scoring for the U.S. in the win.
- •The team now advances to the elimination round to await a quarterfinal opponent.
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"Less than a week ago, Team USA recorded their fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup win in Berlin, Germany. The Americans outplayed France to win the gold medal by 97-79. Now, head coach Kara Lawson has come up with her take on team selection for the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The Summer Olympics return to [...]
"Kara Lawson is being hailed as one of the best basketball coaches the nation has produced after Team USA clinched the gold in the FIBA Women’s World Cup. Lawson’s girls won the matchup against Team France to get the gold medal and this obviously makes the coach’s resume shine all the more. Lawson can now [...]
"Team USA head coach Kara Lawson says her halftime speech against France was far from great. Team USA’s fifth straight gold medal at the FIBA World Cup was only possible because of a stunning second-half comeback against France.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 10:35 AMKara Lawson Drops Bold 2028 LA Olympics Roster Take After Team USA’s World Cup Triumph
Less than a week ago, Team USA recorded their fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup win in Berlin, Germany. The Americans outplayed France to win the gold medal by 97-79. Now, head coach Kara Lawson has come up with her take on team selection for the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The Summer Olympics return to [...]
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:24 AM‘I wish…’ – Kara Lawson recalls her poor halftime speech during Team USA’s gold medal game
Team USA head coach Kara Lawson says her halftime speech against France was far from great. Team USA’s fifth straight gold medal at the FIBA World Cup was only possible because of a stunning second-half comeback against France.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 3:41 PM“Some Of Y’all Talking Reckless”: Kara Lawson Earns Respect After Team USA Stages Second-Half Surge to Defeat France
Kara Lawson is being hailed as one of the best basketball coaches the nation has produced after Team USA clinched the gold in the FIBA Women’s World Cup. Lawson’s girls won the matchup against Team France to get the gold medal and this obviously makes the coach’s resume shine all the more. Lawson can now [...]
- ESPN WNBASep 11, 2026, 7:16 PMTeam USA takes Lawson's message to heart entering World Cup semis
As Team USA gears up for the FIBA World Cup semifinals, it feels it is poised to play its best basketball because of how coach Kara Lawson has challenged its players.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 3:19 PMFormer Celtics Assistant Kara Lawson Guides Team USA To FIBA Semifinals
Former Celtics assistant Kara Lawson has Team USA in the FIBA World Cup semifinals after the Americans delivered their most dominant performance of the tournament.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 4:58 AMTeam USA Gets Another World Cup Win Behind Former Boston Celtics Coach
Kara Lawson helped the Americans finish Group Stage play on an unbeaten note.
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