United States finishes basketball group stage undefeated after beating Czechia

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

United States finishes basketball group stage undefeated after beating Czechia
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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.

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  • 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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Kara Lawson helped the Americans finish Group Stage play on an unbeaten note.

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