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Team USA beats Czech Republic 105-64 in Berlin

9/9/2026

Summary

USA Defeats Czech

U.S. women’s basketball team defeated the Czech Republic 105-64 in Berlin on Sept. 7, 2026.
Breanna Stewart scored 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting, adding seven rebounds and six assists.
Napheesa Collier contributed 12 points, with seven scored in the second quarter.
The win marked the U.S. team’s 33rd consecutive World Cup victory since a 2006 semifinal loss.
Coach Kara Lawson said she must remind veterans of their abilities before Thursday’s quarterfinal.

Summary

USA Faces Qualifier

Team USA will face the winner of the Japan-Hungary qualifier on Tuesday.
Quarterfinal play starts Thursday, September 10, after the Japan-Hungary game.
All tournament games will air on TNT Sports and stream via HBO Max.
If the United States wins, it will meet the winner of Spain, Australia or Italy in the semifinal.

History

Historical Context

In the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the U.S. women’s basketball team captured its third gold, finishing 5-0 and slated for Naismith Hall of Fame induction in 2026. That victory helped launch the WNBA and cemented USA Basketball’s record of ten Olympic titles and eight straight golds through 2024, with no major-tournament loss since 2006.

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USA Defeats Czech

U.S. women’s basketball team defeated the Czech Republic 105-64 in Berlin on Sept. 7, 2026.
Breanna Stewart scored 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting, adding seven rebounds and six assists.
Napheesa Collier contributed 12 points, with seven scored in the second quarter.
The win marked the U.S. team’s 33rd consecutive World Cup victory since a 2006 semifinal loss.
Coach Kara Lawson said she must remind veterans of their abilities before Thursday’s quarterfinal.

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