Did Team USA’s dominant win over Czechia to close out World Cup group play ease concerns?

By admin — In News — September 8, 2026

   ​Breanna Stewart. | DeFodi Images via Getty Images Monday was the final day of FIBA World group play, and the action didn’t disappoint. Team USA dominated against Czechia, Belgium best Australia and Mali’s Cinderella story came to an end. The group winners are Spain (Group A), France (Group B), Belgium (Group C), and Team USA (Group D), so they’ll automatically advance to the quarter-final stage.THE #FIBAWWC BRACKET IS SET. PREDICTIONS? 🤔🔗 FULL DETAILS https://t.co/IL6iSiZglppic.twitter.com/EbxFB0wWhD— FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup (@FIBAWWC) September 7, 2026Before we take a look at the games coming up for the last four spots remaining in the quarters, here’s a rundown of all the action that took place on Monday.Team USA is back!Winning solves everything. After a tough battle with Italy that went down to the wire, there was plenty of criticism that Team USA had not played up to par, or that perhaps they aren’t as good as believed.They quieted that chatter by obliterating Czechia, 105-64.Czech’d off an undefeated group stage.#USABWNT x #FIBAWWC 🏆 pic.twitter.com/zhAPOEIOP9— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) September 7, 2026It was a dominant performance from start to finish. Team USA scored 57 by halftime, which was more than they had in their entire game against Italy the night before.Six players finished in double figures, with Breanna Stewart leading America’s standouts. She scored 19 points on 8-for-11 shooting. Angel Reese added 13 points and six rebounds. Kiki Irafen, who didn’t play at all against Italy, got some run in this one and made the most of it. She had seven points and a game-high 11 rebounds.Belgium impressesLike Team USA, Belgium has yet to experience defeat in this World Cup. They beat Australia 80-68 to end the group stage unbeaten.It’s not only the results, but how Belgium has gotten it done that’s been impressive. Emma Meeseman has looked like one of the best players in the competition. She ended the game with 22 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.Having her on your team is an unfair advantage.Emma Meesseman logs 22 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists for Belgium to secure quarter-finals!#FIBAWWCpic.twitter.com/EtXFyDWZuK— FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup (@FIBAWWC) September 7, 2026Julie Allemand also continues to be one of the best passers in this World Cup. She had seven assists and 11 points in the win.Not only does Julie Allemand have the most assists in World Cup history. She also has BY FAR the highest all-time APG average:J. Allemand – 7.4 (15 G)Y. Souvre – 4.9 (10 G)S. Talbot – 4.5 (17 G)E. Meesseman – 4.3 (13 G)D. Staley – 4.12 (25 G)W. Chien – 4.06 (17 G) https://t.co/nGmJGe7u4x— Joshua Jonah Fischman (@SportsCommsJosh) September 7, 2026Julie Vanloo had 12 points on 50 percent shooting. With so much chemistry and elite play, Belgium has a good chance as anyone, to win it all.Mali says goodbyeMali had a beautiful win over Spain, but it wasn’t enough to keep their   

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