US Women's Basketball Advances to World Cup Semifinals

The United States women's basketball team advanced to the semifinals of the FIBA Women's World Cup on Thursday, September 10, 2026, after defeating Hungary 108-56 in the quarterfinals. The dominant victory in Berlin marked a record-breaking performance for the U.S. in a World Cup quarterfinal, with the team scoring 108 points and dishing out 31 assists. Napheesa Collier was among the top scorers for the Americans, though reports provided conflicting totals of 19 and 21 points for her performance. Caitlin Clark contributed 10 points and nine assists, narrowly missing a double-double. A notable highlight was the on-court chemistry between Clark and Angel Reese, culminating in a no-look bounce pass from Clark to Reese for a buzzer-beating layup late in the third quarter, which extended the U.S. lead to 93-47. Rhyne Howard provided 12 points off the bench, including four three-pointers that helped break down Hungary's defense. The U.S. team's offensive efficiency was evident early, hitting 20 of their first 26 shots and leading 36-12 after the first quarter. The Americans maintained a significant lead throughout the game, finishing the first half up 59-30.