USA beats Hungary to reach Women's World Cup semifinals
The United States women's basketball team defeated Hungary 108-56 in the quarterfinals in Berlin on 10 September, advancing to the semifinals of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup and extending its winning streak to 34 games. Coach Kara Lawson announced that a veteran starting five would play the knockout round, keeping rookie guard Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers on the bench.
CBS Sports reported that forwards A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum were ruled out with injuries, forcing Lawson to reshuffle the lineup. The team opened the tournament with a 94-61 win over China, then edged Italy 55-52 and beat Czechia 105-64, preserving an unbeaten group-stage record, as noted by Bleacher Report.