USA Dominates Czechia in 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
Team USA defeated Czechia 105-64, improving to a perfect 3-0 in Group D and moving into the quarterfinals after a record 33rd consecutive World Cup win.
Sep 8, 2026
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Prague, Czech Republic
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