Breanna Stewart delivered 19 points in just over 16 minutes as the U.S. completed a perfect World Cup group stage with a 105-64 victory over Czechia in Berlin. Stewart’s 8-for-11 shooting performance, complemented by seven rebounds and six assists, earned her Player of the Game honors.

What happened

Stewart set the tone with 11 points in the first quarter, helping the Americans build a 29-15 lead. The U.S. continued to pull away before halftime, carrying a 57-33 advantage into the break.

Czechia could not close the gap after halftime as the Americans completed a 41-point victory. The result gave the U.S. a 3-0 record in group play and secured first place in Group D.

Why it matters

Winning the group allowed the U.S. to advance directly to the quarterfinals, bypassing the qualification round. That provides a clear route into Thursday’s knockout game while Hungary and Japan compete to determine the Americans’ opponent.

The victory also extended the U.S. World Cup winning streak to 33 games. The run dates to 2006 and remained intact through another decisive group-stage performance in Berlin.

By the numbers

Stewart converted 72.7% of her attempts from the field, scoring 19 points while needing only 11 shots. Her seven rebounds and six assists added to an efficient all-around performance despite her limited playing time.

The U.S. shot 53% as a team and held Czechia to 33%. That 20-percentage-point shooting advantage helped the Americans score 105 points and finish with a 41-point margin.

The early separation proved decisive. The U.S. led by 14 after the opening period and expanded that advantage to 24 by halftime, putting Czechia in a deficit it never overcame.

What to watch next

Hungary and Japan will play Tuesday for the right to face the U.S. in the quarterfinals. The winner advances to Thursday’s matchup against an American team that enters the knockout stage unbeaten and carrying a 33-game World Cup winning streak.