USA Extends World Cup Streak
Team USA Routs Czechia 105-64 to Extend World Cup Winning Streak
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Key Points
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Team USA used the same veteran starting five for a third consecutive game: Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Kahleah Copper, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier.
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The Americans controlled the game almost completely, leading for all but 14 seconds and shooting 53% from the field after making only 28.6% of their attempts against Italy.
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Stewart’s limited playing time prevented her from challenging for a historic World Cup triple-double; she sat out the fourth quarter and finished with six assists, one short of the tournament’s second-ever triple-double.
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The roster includes nine World Cup first-time players, making the veterans’ early leadership especially important as the experienced core established the standard for the younger group.
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Czechia was appearing in its first World Cup since 2014; the team previously won a silver medal while hosting the tournament in 2010.
Team USA dominated Czechia 105-64 to close the group stage of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, extending its tournament winning streak to 33 consecutive games USA Today. The Americans bounced back decisively after a narrow 55-52 win over Italy, racing to a 29-15 first-quarter lead and building a commanding 57-33 halftime advantage.
Breanna Stewart led the offensive response with 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists in just 17 minutes, shaking off a poor shooting performance against Italy Seattle Sports. Six U.S. players scored in double figures as the veteran core set the tone for the younger roster heading into Thursday's quarterfinals against the winner of Hungary and Japan.
Stewart Rebounds After Offensive Struggles
Stewart's bounce-back performance proved crucial after Team USA shot just 28.6% against Italy in their most recent game WTOP. The veteran powered the opening half with 11 of her 19 points, anchoring an offense that finished with 53% shooting from the field. She nearly recorded a historic triple-double before sitting out the fourth quarter, finishing one assist short of the tournament's second-ever triple-double.
Depth Shines as All 12 Players Score
Every American player on the roster scored in the dominant display Essentially Sports. Napheesa Collier added 12 points while younger players including Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers and Sonia Citron contributed throughout. The balanced scoring reflected the roster's mix of nine World Cup first-timers alongside an experienced core that controlled nearly the entire game.
Veteran Starting Five Maintains Consistency
Team USA fielded the same starting lineup for a third consecutive game: Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Kahleah Copper, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. This consistency allowed the veterans to establish early dominance, leading for all but 14 seconds of the 40-minute game. The Americans' decisive opening salvos set the tone for their younger teammates to build confidence moving forward.
Czechia Bows Out After Winless Group Stage
Czechia finished group play without a win, failing to advance from their first World Cup appearance since 2014 USA Today. The Czech team was competing in their first tournament since hosting a silver-medal finish in 2010. USA's 41-point victory marked a stark contrast to the competitive nature of American games earlier in the group stage.
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