China Women's Basketball Team Bottom of Group After 33-Point Opening Loss, Can They Bounce Back Against Czech Republic?

Beijing time on September 5, in the first round of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Group D stage, China Women's Basketball Team lost 61-94 to the United States Women's Basketball Team, suffering a 33-point defeat and temporarily ranking last in the group.

After the opening round, China Women's Basketball Team had 1 point, with a point differential of -33, ranking behind the Czech Women's Basketball Team (-9) and sitting at the bottom of the group. In another match in the same group, Australia Women's Basketball Team defeated Czech Women's Basketball Team 63-54.

Czech Republic as next opponent, crucial for qualification situation

At 20:30 Beijing time on September 6, China Women's Basketball Team will play their second group-stage match against Czech Women's Basketball Team. The result of this game will directly affect China's qualification prospects in the group.