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U.S. women defeat Italy 55-52 in FIBA World Cup group stage play

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

U.S. women defeat Italy 55-52 in FIBA World Cup group stage play
Summary

The U.S. women's basketball team recorded a 55-52 victory against Italy on Sunday in Berlin during a FIBA World Cup group-stage matchup. The Americans established an early 19-8 lead after the first quarter, though Italy narrowed the deficit to three points by the start of the final frame. Italy held a 50-49 lead with 3:21 remaining before the U.S. reclaimed the advantage to secure the win. Cecilia Zandalasini, representing the Golden State Valkyries, missed a potential game-tying three-pointer in the closing seconds for Italy. This result extends the U.S. winning streak in FIBA World Cup play to 32 consecutive games, dating back to 2006. The team now turns its attention to a final group-stage game against Czechia scheduled for Monday at 2:45 p.m. ET.

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By the Numbers
  • •The U.S. defeated Italy 55-52 in a FIBA World Cup group game.
  • •Italy trailed by 11 points after the first quarter before rallying.
  • •The U.S. has won 32 consecutive FIBA World Cup games since 2006.
  • •Group play concludes for the U.S. on Monday against Czechia.
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What they're saying
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The quarterfinals of the women's FIBA World Cup are set and the U.S. is still the team to beat despite facing its stiffest challenge in group play in 50 years. The Americans have won 33 consecutive games in the tournament and are three victories away from their fifth consecutive World Cup title.

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Napheesa Collier has scored 19 points and the U.S. has routed Hungary 108-56 to advance to the semifinals of the women’s FIBA World Cup in Germany. The U.S. will play the winner of the Spain-Australia game on Saturday in the medal round. The other quarterfina…

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Host Germany advanced to the quarterfinals of the women's FIBA World Cup with a morale-boosting 94-56 rout of South Korea on Tuesday, and the United States learned its next opponent.

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