U.S. Women Rout Hungary 108-56 to Reach FIBA World Cup Semifinals

Record-Breaking Offense Powers Quarterfinal Rout

According to Associated Press reporting, the Americans set a tournament benchmark by scoring 108 points—the most by any team ever recorded in a FIBA World Cup quarterfinal round. The offensive engine hummed efficiently from the opening tip, as the U.S. converted 20 of its first 26 field goal attempts (77%), which featured five conversions from beyond the arc to establish a commanding 50-18 lead with six minutes remaining in the first half.

AP News notes that the Americans carried a 59-30 advantage into halftime, marking the highest-scoring first half in team history during a knockout game at the event, per FIBA records. Ball movement served as the catalyst for the blistering pace. Kahleah Copper, who contributed 10 points to the winning effort, emphasized the unselfish nature of the roster.

When that ball is moving, we want to get the best possible shot, Copper said via AP News. We want to make sure everybody gets involved. Everyone here on this roster, we know what they’re doing on their respective WNBA teams. But you come here, you sacrifice a little bit of that.

Roster Chemistry and Defensive Containment

Caitlin Clark finished the contest with 10 points and nine assists, narrowly missing a double-double, while showing sharp early chemistry with Angel Reese through executing pick-and-roll actions. Collier spearheaded the scoring column early, netting 10 points in the opening 10 minutes alone.

On the defensive side of the floor, the U.S. deployment successfully bottled up Hungary’s primary offensive threats. The Americans limited Dorka Juhasz, who plays for the Minnesota Lynx, neutralizing her scoring gravity inside the paint. A brief health scare occurred in the third quarter when Sonia Citron absorbed an accidental hand strike to the nose from a Hungarian defender, forcing her to the bench temporarily before returning to action at the start of the fourth quarter.

Historical Dominance and Next Round Outlook

With this victory, the United States extends an extraordinary historical streak, winning 34 consecutive games in the tournament dating back to a loss against Russia in the 2006 World Cup semifinals. The program has secured a spot in every medal round since the current format was adopted in 1983. The U.S. will face the winner of the quarterfinal matchup between Spain and Australia in the upcoming medal round on Saturday. Meanwhile, the tournament’s other bracket matches featured France against China and host Germany against Belgium.

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