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USA Reasserts Dominance with 105-64 Rout of Czechia at 2026 Women’s World Cup
9/9/2026, 6:58:59 AM
Core Event: USA Crushes Czechia in Group Play
On September 7, 2026 in Berlin, the United States women’s basketball team defeated the Czech Republic 105-64 in the final round of Group D play. The win completed a 3-0 sweep of the group, extended the team’s World Cup win streak to 33 games, and secured the top seed for the knockout stage.
Background & Context
The win followed a 55-52 victory over Italy the previous day, which had drawn criticism of the United States’ play. Veteran forward Breanna Stewart noted the pressure to maintain the title streak.
Data & Statistics
- Final score: USA 105, Czechia 64.
- Halftime margin: 57-33.
- Field-goal shooting: 42-of-80 (52%) vs. 22-of-67 (33%).
- Three-point shooting: 7-of-25 (28%) vs. 3-of-30 (10%).
- Free-throw shooting: 14-of-22 (64%) vs. 17-of-26 (65%).
- Rebounds: USA 55 (19 offensive, 36 defensive) vs. Czechia 35 (12 offensive, 23 defensive).
- Assists: USA 32 to 10 turnovers; Czechia 13 to 16.
- Leaders: Stewart 19 pts, 7 reb, 6 ast; Reese 13 pts, 6 reb; Collier 12 pts, 6 reb; Young 12 pts, 3 ast; Bueckers 10 pts, 5 ast, 2 blk; Citron 10 pts, 7 reb, 7 ast.
Official Statements & Responses
Collier added the team was “not happy” with the prior night’s performance and emphasized a more aggressive mindset.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I just wanted to be better. I just wanted to really lead by example,” — Breanna Stewart
- “We weren’t happy with our performance yesterday, really on either side,” — Napheesa Collier
Timeline
- September 7, 2026 – USA defeats Czechia 105-64 in Berlin (group-play finale).
- September 10, 2026 – Quarterfinal scheduled against the winner of Japan vs. Hungary.
What’s Next
The United States will await the Japan-Hungary result. A win sets up a quarterfinal on September 10, 2026; the bracket keeps the Americans from meeting Belgium, France or Australia until the final.
