Russia defeated the United States in the 2006 FIBA World Cup semifinals

The United States women's basketball team has dominated the FIBA Women's World Cup, winning 11 gold medals throughout its history. Despite this track record, the Americans fell in the 2006 tournament semifinals to Russia by a final score of 75-68. The U.S. squad, led by coach Anne Donovan and featuring players including Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, and Candace Parker, struggled against a Russian side that established early leads. Although the United States staged late scoring attempts in the fourth quarter, the deficit proved too large to overcome. The loss relegated the Americans to the third-place game, where they ultimately secured a bronze medal. The 2006 tournament remains the last time the United States failed to reach the gold medal game in the competition.

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