The United States women’s national basketball team defeated Hungary 108-56 on Thursday, September 10, 2026, to advance to the semifinals of the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Germany. Napheesa Collier led the U.S. with 19 points, while four other American players scored in double digits during the quarterfinal victory.
The U.S. entered the knockout stage after finishing group play undefeated, including a 94-61 victory over China on September 4 and a 105-64 win against Czechia on Monday, September 7. Despite earlier outside questions following a narrow victory over Italy in the group stage, the U.S. has won its last two games by margins of 41 and 52 points.
In the quarterfinal win, the U.S. set a FIBA Women’s World Cup quarterfinal record with 31 assists and shot 52% from the 3-point line. Rhyne Howard contributed 15 points, while Kahleah Copper, Caitlin Clark, and Jackie Young each scored 10. Clark also recorded a game-high nine assists. For Hungary, Reka Lelik scored a team-high 12 points, followed by Agnes Torok with 11.
The scale of the U.S. dominance was reflected in the game's physical metrics, as the Americans outscored Hungary 52-16 in the paint and 28-3 on fast-break opportunities. For the 12 members of the U.S. roster, the win ensures they will play for a medal, regardless of the semifinal outcome. Hungary, conversely, is eliminated from title contention following the loss. The lopsided result underscores the depth of the American roster, as every active player on the U.S. bench scored at least one point during the contest.
Looking ahead, the United States is scheduled to play its semifinal game on Saturday, September 12, 2026. They will face the winner of the quarterfinal matchup between Australia and Spain. The tournament is taking place during a scheduled break in the WNBA season, allowing professional U.S. players to compete internationally. Official broadcast partners for the remainder of the knockout stage include TNT Sports and HBO Max.
The U.S. team next plays in the semifinals on Saturday, September 12, 2026. They will face the winner of a quarterfinal match between Australia and Spain. Hungary is eliminated from the tournament following this loss. The tournament continues in Germany through the upcoming weekend.