In a Group Phase encounter at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, the Czech Republic Women secured a statement victory, overpowering Brazil Women with a final score of 84-65. The match, played on March 14, saw the Czech team use a dominant second-half performance to pull away and claim a vital win in the tournament. Brazil kept pace in the first half, with their interior play causing some problems, but the Czechs' superior perimeter shooting and ball movement began to tell after halftime. A 15-2 run in the third quarter, fueled by consecutive three-pointers, broke the game open and gave the Czech Republic a commanding lead they would not relinquish. Their defense tightened significantly, forcing Brazil into difficult shots and turnovers. This result immediately impacts the group standings, giving the Czech Republic a strong start to their campaign and putting pressure on Brazil to bounce back in their next fixture. The Czech coach highlighted her team's defensive adjustment as the key, while the Brazilian staff acknowledged the need for better shot selection against elite defensive teams.