Team USA opened its 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup campaign with a commanding victory against China. The Americans asserted their dominance on both ends of the court as they began their quest for a fifth consecutive gold medal.
Team USA cruised to a 94-61 victory over China, overcoming what was expected to be one of its toughest group-stage matchups in Germany.
Four Team USA players scored in double figures. Caitlin Clark led the way with a double-double, recording 14 points and 11 assists. Rhyne Howard and Paige Bueckers also scored 14 points, and every member of Team USA contributed to the scoresheet.
The United States will shift its focus to the next Group D matchup, facing Italy on Sunday, Sept. 6. The Americans will then wrap up group-stage play
against Czechia on Monday, Sept. 7.
When does Team USA play next at the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup?
The United States continues its Group D play against Italy on Sunday, Sept. 6 at 2:45 p.m. ET.
Team USA then will quickly turn around to face Czechia in its final group stage contest on Monday, Sept. 7, also at 2:45 p.m. ET.
Both games will be broadcast on TNT.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: USA cruises past China at FIBA World Cup? When is its next game?
