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Hungary beats Japan 84–63, reaches World Cup quarterfinals

9/9/2026

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Hungary women's basketball team beat Japan 84–63 to reach the World Cup quarterfinals in Berlin.
It was Hungary’s first quarterfinal in 40 years, matching its 1986 eighth-place finish.
Réka Lelik posted 23 points, eight rebounds and four assists while Dorka Juhász and Takács-Kiss anchored defense.
Hungary must slow the game, protect possession and dominate rebounds against United States Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in Berlin, analysts say.

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Hungary women's basketball team beat Japan 84–63 to reach the World Cup quarterfinals in Berlin.
It was Hungary’s first quarterfinal in 40 years, matching its 1986 eighth-place finish.
Réka Lelik posted 23 points, eight rebounds and four assists while Dorka Juhász and Takács-Kiss anchored defense.
Hungary must slow the game, protect possession and dominate rebounds against United States Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in Berlin, analysts say.