Team USA defeats Italy in FIBA World Cup group stage action

Team USA secured a 55-52 victory against Italy at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin on September 6, 2026. The win maintains a 32-game tournament winning streak for the team, though the 55-point total marked their lowest output since 1971. Caitlin Clark finished with one point, recording her first career game without a field goal after missing all six attempts. During the contest, an exchange between Clark and Italy head coach Andrea Capobianco drew social media attention. Following the win, Team USA head coach Kara Lawson noted the difficulty of the competition, emphasizing the necessity of consistent preparation for every matchup. The victory confirms Team USA’s advancement to the knockout round of the tournament.

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