Team USA defeats Italy in low-scoring FIBA World Cup match
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Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Team USA defeated Italy 55-52 in a FIBA Women’s World Cup match in Berlin on September 6, 2026. The narrow victory marked the lowest scoring output for the United States in a World Cup game since 1967. Caitlin Clark finished scoreless while shooting 0-for-6 from the field, contributing to a collective struggle for the American offense. Analysts attributed the difficult performance to Italy’s physical defensive play and the absence of A’ja Wilson. The result represented the closest game for Team USA in the tournament since 2010. The team must look for improved production from key contributors like Clark, Breanna Stewart, and Napheesa Collier moving forward in the competition.
- •Team USA edged Italy 55-52 in Berlin on September 6, 2026.
- •Caitlin Clark recorded no field goals in the contest.
- •Italy utilized a 2-3 zone defense to hold Team USA to 29 percent shooting.
- •The 55-point total was the lowest for the United States in a World Cup game since 1967.
- •A'ja Wilson missed the game due to lingering health issues.
- 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Underscores My Point’ — Jason Whitlock Contrasts Caitlin Clark’s ‘Constant Nagging’ in WNBA With ‘Admirable’ FIBA World Cup Conduct
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Former WNBA star believes Caitlin Clark is being unfairly ‘isolated’ from Team USA at FIBA World Cup
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA Analyst Slams FIBA World Cup Officials Over Missed Foul On Caitlin Clark
"One former WNBA star, commentating on Team USA’s game against the Czech Republic, had some interesting comments about Caitlin Clark. Clark was coming off a poor game against Italy, where the Indiana Fever scored just one point and failed to make a single field goal.
"Caitlin Clark has faced immense scrutiny since being drafted by the Indiana Fever with the No. 1 pick at the 2024 WNBA Draft.
"Caitlin Clark went scoreless while refs missed calls in a near-disaster for Team USA.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 9:06 PM‘Underscores My Point’ — Jason Whitlock Contrasts Caitlin Clark’s ‘Constant Nagging’ in WNBA With ‘Admirable’ FIBA World Cup Conduct
Caitlin Clark has faced immense scrutiny since being drafted by the Indiana Fever with the No. 1 pick at the 2024 WNBA Draft.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 12:02 PMFormer WNBA star believes Caitlin Clark is being unfairly ‘isolated’ from Team USA at FIBA World Cup
One former WNBA star, commentating on Team USA’s game against the Czech Republic, had some interesting comments about Caitlin Clark. Clark was coming off a poor game against Italy, where the Indiana Fever scored just one point and failed to make a single field goal.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 12:20 PMWNBA Analyst Slams FIBA World Cup Officials Over Missed Foul On Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark went scoreless while refs missed calls in a near-disaster for Team USA.
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