USA Women 108, Hungary Women 56

The USA Women’s national team produced a dominant 108-56 victory over Hungary Women on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany. The 52-point margin was a clear statement of intent from the Americans, who combined suffocating defense with explosive offense to overwhelm Hungary from the opening minutes.

With the win, the United States remained firmly on course in the tournament standings and reinforced its status as the team to beat in the medal race. Hungary, meanwhile, were left to regroup after a punishing evening against the deepest roster in the competition.

Match Overview

The USA set the tone with a 30-12 first quarter, pressing Hungary into early turnovers and turning those mistakes into easy transition baskets. By halftime, the lead had ballooned to 58-28, and the Americans showed no signs of slowing down. A 27-14 third quarter made it 85-42, and the bench closed out the game in the fourth to seal the 108-56 result.

Hungary struggled to find clean looks against USA’s length and athleticism. The Europeans had some success in the half court early in the second quarter, but the Americans answered every mini-run with a bigger one of their own. The rebounding battle also went heavily in favor of the USA, limiting Hungary’s second-chance opportunities.

Key Moments

The game’s defining stretch came in the first quarter, when the USA ripped off a 14-2 run that included a pair of three-pointers, a steal-and-score in transition, and a blocked shot that led directly to a fast-break layup. That burst turned a competitive opening into a 30-12 lead and set the tone for the rest of the night.

Hungary briefly showed signs of life early in the second quarter with a 7-0 spurt, but the USA responded with a 12-2 run of their own, capped by a step-back three from the wing. Any hope of a Hungarian comeback was effectively extinguished before halftime.

Tactical Story

The USA’s defensive pressure was the story of the game. They picked up Hungary’s guards full court, switched aggressively on screens, and used their length to contest every shot. The result was a low shooting percentage for Hungary and a steady stream of live-ball turnovers that fueled the American fast break.

Offensively, the USA shared the ball beautifully, finishing with well over 20 assists as a team. They attacked the paint first, then kicked out to open shooters, and their bench maintained the same pace and intensity as the starters. Hungary tried to slow the game down with zone defense at times, but the Americans shot over it and crashed the offensive glass to create extra possessions.

Standout Performers

• A’ja Wilson (USA): 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Wilson controlled the paint on both ends and set an early defensive tone.
• Caitlin Clark (USA): 18 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds. Clark orchestrated the offense and knocked down several deep three-pointers.
• Breanna Stewart (USA): 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals. Stewart was efficient inside and out, giving Hungary matchup problems all night.
• Sabrina Ionescu (USA): 14 points, including four three-pointers. Ionescu stretched the defense and created space for her teammates.
• Napheesa Collier (USA): 12 points and 6 rebounds off the bench. Collier’s energy helped the second unit maintain the Americans’ dominance.
• Bernadett Határ (Hungary): 14 points and 7 rebounds. Határ fought hard inside and was Hungary’s most reliable scorer.
• Debóra Dubei (Hungary): 11 points. Dubei hit a few tough shots but could not spark a sustained run.

FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Impact

The victory keeps the USA Women at the top of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup standings and sends a clear message to the other medal contenders. A 108-point performance against a solid Hungarian side highlights the Americans’ depth, defensive versatility, and ability to score in waves.

For Hungary, the loss makes their remaining group games even more important. They will need to tighten their ball security and find more efficient offense if they hope to advance deeper into the tournament. The head-to-head result also gives the USA a significant tiebreaker advantage should the teams meet again in the knockout rounds.

What’s Next

The USA will look to build on this performance in their next FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup fixture, where another win would further cement their place atop the standings. Hungary must regroup quickly and focus on execution, especially against pressure defenses. On this night in Berlin, the Americans were simply in a different class, and the final score reflected their complete control