Breanna Stewart led the United States to a 105-64 victory over Czechia, scoring 19 points as the Americans completed a 3-0 run through Group D at the World Cup. Six U.S. players scored in double figures in a decisive response to a narrow preliminary-round win over Italy.

What happened

Breanna Stewart made 8 of 11 shots while adding seven rebounds and six assists. Her all-around performance set the pace as the United States reached 105 points and finished group play unbeaten.

The scoring was distributed across the American lineup, with six players finishing in double figures. That balance helped the U.S. produce a comfortable result against Czechia after facing a much tighter test in its previous game.

Why it matters

The victory extended the United States’ World Cup winning streak to 33 games. The run dates to a semifinal loss in 2006 and continued through an unbeaten three-game passage in Group D.

The rout also showed a sharp turnaround from the Americans’ 55-52 escape against Italy. That three-point result was the United States’ tightest preliminary-round game in 50 years, putting added attention on how the team would respond against Czechia.

The answer was emphatic. The Americans moved from surviving their closest group-stage challenge in decades to controlling a 41-point victory, preserving their perfect record and maintaining their long tournament winning streak.

By the numbers

Stewart’s 19 points came on efficient 8-of-11 shooting, and she contributed beyond scoring with seven rebounds and six assists. The United States also received double-figure scoring from five other players.

The final margin against Czechia was 41 points, compared with three points against Italy. That improved the U.S. victory margin by 38 points from one game to the next.

The 3-0 group record now sends the Americans into the knockout stage without a loss. Their 33-game World Cup streak will be on the line again in the quarterfinals.

What to watch next

The United States will face the winner of Hungary and Japan in Thursday’s quarterfinal. The matchup will follow a group stage that included both a historic close call and a commanding finish.

Attention will center on whether the Americans can carry the balanced scoring and efficiency displayed against Czechia into the elimination rounds. Stewart’s combination of scoring, rebounding and playmaking gives the U.S. a clear foundation entering Thursday.