Germany and Hungary Advance in Women’s FIBA World Cup

Germany defeated South Korea 94-56 in Berlin, securing a place in the quarterfinals. The report notes that Germany led by 17 points at halftime and maintained a strong margin throughout the game. Captain Marie Gülich added 19 points and five rebounds, while the home crowd responded with loud cheers after each German basket. The victory follows a 74-58 win over Japan and an 83-58 win over Mali after Germany’s opening loss to Spain by 30 points.

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Hungary advanced by beating Japan 84-63, a result described as “surprisingly comfortable.” Réka Lelik led Hungary with 23 points and eight rebounds, and Virág Takács-Kiss contributed 17 points and eight rebounds. The report highlights that Hungary will meet the United States in the quarterfinals on Thursday. Lelik’s reaction to the win is captured in a verbatim quote below.

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The quarterfinal bracket now pairs Germany with European champion Belgium, while Hungary prepares to face four-time defending champion United States. Earlier in the tournament, Japan’s shooting guard Saki Hayashi suffered a serious arm injury after a foul by Agnes Torok, prompting medical attention and a brief pause in play. Japan’s three-point shooting was limited to seven makes, a sharp decline from a prior record-setting 20 three-pointers set earlier in the competition.

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• “It feels incredible. It's been 40 years since we went to the quarterfinals and I still can't believe it,” — Japan Réka Lelik — Japan Réka Lelik

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These sections synthesize the key performances, injuries, and upcoming quarterfinal matchups that shape the remainder of the women’s FIBA World Cup.

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