Team USA vs. Czechia Live FIBA Women's World Cup Updates, Scores and Highlights

Hunter Cruse
Sep 7, 2026

After a scare against Italy, Team USA bounced back in a major way against Czechia, cruising to a 105-64 victory.

Team USA shot 53 percent from the field while assisting on 31 of their 42 field-goals made. All 12 players scored, with six of them finishing in double figures.

Breanna Stewart was sensational for the United States, recording a game-high 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists in under 17 minutes. Napheesa Collier also added 12 points and six rebounds.

We gathered updates from all the action, along with highlights, key plays and analysis from the game.

Posts appear in reverse chronological order from newest to oldest.

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Imagine When Team USA Starts Hitting Threes

Team USA has shot under 30 percent from three (20-of-69) across three games to open the World Cup, including just 21.6 percent (8-of-37) over the last two against Italy and Czechia.

Rhyne Howard is shooting 31.3 percent from deep, Caitlin Clark is at 25 percent and Napheesa Collier is at 20 percent.

We haven't even seen anywhere close to the best version of this team yet.

End of the 4Q: USA 105, Czechia 64

Team USA bounced back from their historically bad offensive performance against Italy with 105 points on 53 percent shooting from the field in a 41-point win over Czechia.

After a tough first two games, Breanna Stewart returned to her superstar form, making an impact in every facet of the game. Napheesa Collier also had her best game of the tournament so far, finishing with 12 points and six rebounds in under 15 minutes.

Despite the loss, Czechia's Eliska Jokova had a strong outing, relentlessly attacking downhill and making things happen around the rim. She finished with 19 points on 4-of-7 shooting from the field and 11-of-14 from the free-throw line.

End of the 3Q: USA 82, Czechia 47

Team USA now leads by 35 points through three quarters. They still aren't hitting threes at a high level, but their defense, rim pressure and ball movement have overwhelmed Czechia.

Though, Eliska Jokova has been a bright spot for Czechia. She's up to 19 points on 4-of-7 shooting from the field and 11-of-14 at the free-throw line.

Paige Bueckers Is So Smooth

To the surprise of nobody, Paige Bueckers has been living in the mid-range in Berlin.

She has eight points through three quarters against Czechia, with six of those coming on mid-range jumpers. She's 3-of-4 shooting from that area so far.

Halftime: USA 57, Czechia 33

Team USA has already scored more points in the first half against Czechia (55) than they did in the entire game against Italy yesterday (52).

The United States led by just 11 points with six minutes remaining in the first half, but they caught fire down the stretch, making 11 of their final 16 field-goal attempts. Team USA outscored Czechia 25-12 over that stretch to push the lead back to 24 at halftime.

Team USA shot 51 percent from the field and assisted on 19 of their 23 made field goals.

Breanna Stewart leads all scorers with 13 points, six rebounds and six assists in just 12 minutes. Napheesa Collier has 12 points, while Jackie Young has 10.

Rhyne Howard Finds Paige Bueckers

Team USA is consistently attacking downhill and opening up passing lanes off the drive. Here, Rhyne Howard got into the paint and found Paige Bueckers with a perfectly timed backdoor cut.

They have assisted on 17 of their 22 field-goals made.

Team USA Extends Lead To 20

Czechia simply has no answer for Team USA's length and athleticism.

Breanna Stewart made a big play in help on the drive to force a turnover, then Rhyne Howard found Jackie Young at the rim in transition to push the lead to 20.

End of the 1Q: USA 29, Czechia 15

Team USA is in complete control against Czechia, taking a 14-point lead into the second quarter.

Breanna Stewart has been the best player on the court today after struggling mightily against Italy, when she shot just 1-of-9 from the field. She already has 11 points, three rebounds and four assists.

Team USA has been much better offensively as a whole, too, shooting 50 percent from two and 50 percent from three. They also have 10 assists with zero turnovers.

Team USA's Hot Start From Deep

It took Team USA more than 22 minutes to hit their first 3-pointer against Italy, but they have already knocked down three in the first four minutes against Czechia.

Breanna Stewart, Kahleah Copper and Jackie Young each have a 3-pointer, while Stewart also has four assists. She found success connecting with Napheesa Collier on two of their first three possessions.

Team USA Runs Back Same Starting Five

Even after scoring just 55 points in a three-point win over Italy, Team USA head coach Kara Lawson is sticking with the same starting lineup for a third straight game:

Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Kahleah Copper, Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.