Team USA secures quarterfinal spot after narrow victory over Italy
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Team USA defeated Italy 55-52 in Berlin on Sunday, advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup. The win moves the United States to 2-0 in the tournament and extends its active World Cup winning streak to 32 games. Jackie Young led the Americans with 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting, though the team struggled offensively while shooting 29 percent from the field. Italy trailed for much of the contest but stayed within reach until a final 3-point attempt from Cecilia Zandalasini missed as time expired. This outcome marks the smallest margin of victory for the United States during its current streak. Team USA concludes its group stage play on Monday against Czechia.
- •Team USA recorded a 55-52 victory over Italy in Berlin.
- •The win extends the United States' World Cup winning streak to 32 games.
- •Jackie Young scored 10 points to lead the team in scoring.
- •The United States is now 2-0 and has qualified for the quarterfinals.
- •Team USA plays its final group stage match against Czechia on Monday.
- 10:22 PMESPN — U.S. tops Italy, pushes World Cup win streak to 32
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — There’s good news and bad news for the U.S Women’s World Cup team
- 9:11 PMCBS Sports — Team USA survives major scare against Italy, advances to Women's World Cup quarterfinals
"Team USA survived its toughest test in the women's basketball World Cup in two decades with a 55-52 victory over Italy on Sunday in Berlin, pushing its winning streak in World Cup play to 32 dating back to a loss to Russia in the 2006 semifinals.
"The United States women almost lost to Italy Sunday in group play at the FIBA World Cup. They advanced to the quarterfinals, but it could be cause for concern.
"The United States barely kept their winning streak alive, eking out a 55-52 victory
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External links- ESPNSep 6, 2026, 10:22 PMU.S. tops Italy, pushes World Cup win streak to 32
Team USA survived its toughest test in the women's basketball World Cup in two decades with a 55-52 victory over Italy on Sunday in Berlin, pushing its winning streak in World Cup play to 32 dating back to a loss to Russia in the 2006 semifinals.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 9:16 PMThere’s good news and bad news for the U.S Women’s World Cup team
The United States women almost lost to Italy Sunday in group play at the FIBA World Cup. They advanced to the quarterfinals, but it could be cause for concern.
- CBS SportsSep 6, 2026, 9:11 PMTeam USA survives major scare against Italy, advances to Women's World Cup quarterfinals
The United States barely kept their winning streak alive, eking out a 55-52 victory
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