In Berlin, the USA Basketball women's team delivered a dominant 105-64 victory over Czechia, a result that not only secured top spot in Group D but also propelled the Americans directly into the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
Caitlin Clark, the tournament's standout guard, posted averages of 8.0 points, 6.3 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game across the group stage, underscoring her influence on both ends of the floor and helping the USA maintain a relentless offensive rhythm.
Quarterfinal Prospects
The quarterfinal opponent will be decided on Thursday, September 11, in an elimination game between Hungary, the runner‑up of Group B, and Japan, the third‑place finisher from Group A; a win for the United States would set up a semifinal clash with Spain, Australia or Italy.
With the knockout round looming, the USA's path forward remains open, as they could encounter any of the three strong contenders in the semifinals, a prospect that highlights the depth of competition in this year's tournament.