USA Women's Basketball Team Advances to the World Cup Quarterfinals
Finishing the group stage undefeated at 3-0 as group winners, the USA Women's National Team will face Hungary in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup.
Winning all three of its matches in Group D of the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup to advance directly to the quarterfinals, the USA Women's National Team continues its campaign with the goal of a 12th world championship.
Group Stage and Winning Streak
The USA Women's National Team made an assertive start to the tournament by defeating China 94-61 in their opening match of the group stage.
Tough Battle Against Italy
Struggling against Italy in their second match, the US won the low-scoring and physical contest 55-52 to guarantee the group lead.
Closing with the Czechia Match
Closing out the group stage, the US defeated Czechia 105-64 to comfortably secure their ticket to the quarterfinals.
Quarterfinal Opponent Hungary
Finishing the group stage without a loss, the US will face off against Hungary on Thursday in the quarterfinals.
Standout Player Statistics
During the group matches, Jackie Young was the team's leading scorer with an average of 11.3 points, while Breanna Stewart led the team in rebounds with 8.3 per game.
Assist and Steal Leaders
Caitlin Clark carried the team's assist load with an average of 6.3 assists, while Rhyne Howard stood out on defense with an average of 1.7 steals.
Starting Lineup Preference and Goal
Coach Kara Lawson opted for a starting lineup consisting of experienced names in the tournament, and passing Hungary will pave the way to the semifinals.