The USA and Czechia are slated to meet Monday, September 7, at Berlin Arena in Germany, with the Americans entering as the clear favorite for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup group stage. The contest will be televised live on TNT and truTV and streamed through DIRECTV, tipping off at 2:45 p.m. ET.
Berlin Awaits the Showdown
USA's path has already shown grit; they edged Italy 55-52 in a nail‑biting encounter that highlighted their resilience and depth, reinforcing why oddsmakers view them as the top contender to capture the group title.
Czechia, making its fourth World Cup appearance, is determined to build on a 2010 silver‑medal run. The team will be without key forward Julia Reisingerová, a setback that adds urgency to their quest for a higher finish.
The group stage features a packed schedule, with matchups such as Belgium versus Australia, Puerto Rico versus Turkey, Nigeria versus France, Hungary versus Korea, Japan versus Spain, and Germany versus Mali. After the group round, qualification playoffs begin on Tuesday, September 8, leading to semifinals and medal games on September 12 and 13.