Team USA defeats Italy to qualify for FIBA Women's World Cup quarterfinals
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 9:01 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Team USA secured a 55-52 victory over Italy on Sunday at the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup, marking the program's 32nd consecutive win in the tournament. Despite an early 19-8 lead, the Americans struggled offensively, shooting 29 percent from the field and finishing 1-of-12 from three-point range. The United States relied on 22 free-throw makes to overcome its lowest point total in the competition since 1971. Jackie Young led the team with 10 points in a balanced scoring effort that saw every player contribute. Italy challenged the lead throughout the second half, narrowing the margin before missing a final attempt as time expired. This victory advances Team USA to the quarterfinals, with their next game scheduled against Czechia on Monday.
- •Team USA recorded a 55-52 victory over Italy on Sunday.
- •The Americans shot 16-of-56 from the floor and 1-of-12 from three-point range.
- •Jackie Young led the United States with 10 points.
- •Team USA qualifies for the quarterfinals and plays Czechia tomorrow.
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Team USA struggles and survives World Cup scare from Italy
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Team USA survives upset scare to Italy in FIBA Women's World Cup after poor shooting performance
"Before the women’s basketball World Cup, Team USA coach Kara Lawson acknowledged what some box scores have been indicating for a while: The United States is still the most dominant team in the world, but the gap isn’t as large as it once was. “I think there’s no question that the world is improving at a rapid rate,” Lawson said. “It’s so exciting to see, and I see it at every level.” Lawson might not have been as excited to see that rapid rate of improvement as closely as she did on Sunday as Te
"Team USA has now won 32 consecutive FIBA World Cup games.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 9:01 PMTeam USA struggles and survives World Cup scare from Italy
Before the women’s basketball World Cup, Team USA coach Kara Lawson acknowledged what some box scores have been indicating for a while: The United States is still the most dominant team in the world, but the gap isn’t as large as it once was. “I think there’s no question that the world is improving at a rapid rate,” Lawson said. “It’s so exciting to see, and I see it at every level.” Lawson might not have been as excited to see that rapid rate of improvement as closely as she did on Sunday as Te
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 8:45 PMTeam USA survives upset scare to Italy in FIBA Women's World Cup after poor shooting performance
Team USA has now won 32 consecutive FIBA World Cup games.
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