BRNO (Czechia) - Holders USA made a statement on the first day of the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 as they put on a defensive masterclass to set a new game-high record in the competition for steals.
They beat their own high tide mark of 30 at the last edition by snapping up 33 in a one-sided 117-24 triumph against debutantes Cote d'Ivoire.
In what was also the biggest ever winning margin recorded in the competition at 93 points, Ivanna Wilson Manyacka and Nation Williams led the way with 6 steals.
Their teammate Tatianna Griffin also impressed with 5 steals each as the rampant USA made it a first outing to forget for their opponents, who set a joint-high record for turnovers with 46.
Most steals in a single game at FIBA U17 Women's World Cup
Rank | Team | Opponent | Date | Steals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | USA | Côte d'Ivoire 117-24 | 11 July, 2026 | 33 |
2 | USA | Croatia 123-42 | 16 July, 2024 | 30 |
3 | Spain | New Zealand 83-48 | 21 July 2018 | 28 |
- | USA | Korea 114-29 | 13 July, 2022 | 28 |
5 | Canada | New Zealand 70-36 | 13 July, 2022 | 27 |
6 | Spain | Argentina 67-76 | 22 July, 2018 | 26 |
| USA | New Zealand 102-34 | 10 July, 2022 | 26 |
8 | Brazil | Turkey 66-61 | 25 August, 2012 | 25 |
9 | Australia | Latvia 76-65 | 11 July, 2026 | 24 |
- | France | Argentina 98-35 | 09 July, 2022 | 24 |
USA's scoring total of 117 points also ranks Top 5 all-time.
Most points in a single game at FIBA U17 Women's World Cup
Rank | Team | Opponent | Date | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | USA | Japan 133-71 | 21 July 2010 | 133 |
2. | USA | Korea 131-89 | 17 August 2012 | 131 |
3. | USA | Croatia 123-42 | 16 July 2024 | 123 |
4. | USA | Puerto Rico 121-36 | 14 July 2024 | 121 |
5. | USA | Côte d'Ivoire 117-24 | 11 July 2026 | 117 |
Other categories where USA finished among Top 5 all-time after today's game are offensive rebounds and Efficiency.
Most offensive rebounds in a single game at FIBA U17 Women's World Cup
Rank | Team | Opponent | Date | Offensive Rebounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | USA | New Zealand 102-34 | 10 July 2022 | 40 |
2. | USA | Canada 84-59 | 25 August 2012 | 38 |
3. | Brazil | Mali 70-77 | 22 June 2016 | 36 |
| USA | Korea 114-29 | 13 July 2022 | 36 |
5. | USA | Côte d'Ivoire 117-24 | 11 July 2026 | 34 |
Highest efficiency rating in a single game at FIBA U17 Women's World Cup
Rank | Team | Opponent | Date | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | USA | Japan 133-71 | 21 July 2010 | 201 |
2. | USA | Côte d'Ivoire 117-24 | 11 July 2026 | 177 |
3. | USA | Korea 131-89 | 17 August 2012 | 176 |
| USA | Korea 114-29 | 13 July 2022 | 176 |
5. | USA | Puerto Rico 121-36 | 14 July 2024 | 163 |
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