Stewart told OutKick what it means to represent her country in Berlin ahead of the Americans’ quarterfinal game against Hungary on Thursday."It feels great," Stewart said."I think that any time I can represent Team USA I want to.
I've had the incredible opportunity of being able to do it for a long time and since I was really young, and every time I get the call I want to show up."Breanna Stewart of the USA challenges Manman Zhang of China during a FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 match at Max Schmeling Halle in Berlin, Germany, on Sept.4, 2026.
(Getty Images)THE PREDOMINANT BASKETBALL DYNASTY ON EARTH IS AT STAKE AS AMERICA'S EYES TURN TO CAITLIN CLARK'S ROLEStewart’s history with USA Basketball stretches back to 2009, when she competed at the U16 level as a 14-year-old.She has since won three Olympic gold medals and three World Cup championships.
She was also named MVP of the 2018 World Cup.A championship in Berlin would give Stewart a fourth World Cup title and extend one of the most dominant runs in sports history.The U.S.went undefeated in group play, although its 55-52 escape against Italy exposed some vulnerability.
Stewart then led the Americans with 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists in a 105-64 victory over Czechia.She is averaging 10.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and three assists through three games.Breanna Stewart of Team United States celebrates with her child during the Women's basketball medal ceremony on day sixteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on Aug.11, 2024 in Paris, France.
(Elsa/Getty Images)Stewart’s enthusiastic answer about representing the country stood in contrast to comments from some American athletes during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina.OUTKICK IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE FOX NEWS APP: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOADFreestyle skier Hunter Hess said representing the U.S.brought "mixed emotions" because of the political climate and the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies...