Team USA secured a commanding 105-64 victory over Czechia in the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup group stage, improving to a perfect 3-0 in Group D and extending their unbeaten streak to a record 33 consecutive World Cup wins that began in 2006.
Breanna Stewart spearheaded the offensive effort with 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists in just 17 minutes, while Angel Reese added 13 points and Napheesa Collier and Jackie Young each contributed 12, showcasing the depth of the American roster.
The USA’s veteran core, highlighted by Stewart and Collier, combined for 25 points in the first half, establishing a commanding lead that the younger players built upon throughout the contest.
Czechia, hampered by a 55-35 rebounding deficit and a 52-30 disadvantage in the paint, managed only 19 points from guard Eliska Joklova, who had been waived by the Minnesota Lynx prior to the game, and ultimately exited the tournament winless at 0-3.
Defensive resilience and a noticeable uptick in three‑point shooting—seven American players drained threes in the first half—proved decisive, even as the USA recorded 11 turnovers in the second half that allowed Czechia to score 11 points off those mistakes.
Head coach Kara Lawson praised the team’s collective effort, passion and resilience, emphasizing that the performance validated the squad’s preparation and depth heading into the knockout rounds.
Quarterfinal Showdown Looms
The Americans now await the winner of the Japan‑Hungary matchup in the quarterfinals scheduled for Thursday, September 10, setting the stage for a high‑stakes showdown that will test their continued dominance.