USA faces Italy in FIBA Women's World Cup group stage play
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 8:53 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The USA basketball team continues its title defense at the FIBA Women's World Cup with a group stage match against Italy on Sunday, Sept. 6. The game takes place at the Berlin Arena in Berlin, Germany, with tip-off scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET. The USA enters the contest after a 94-61 victory against China in their opening game, during which Paige Bueckers, Rhyne Howard, and Caitlyn Clark each recorded 14 points. Italy also holds a 1-0 record following a 63-54 win over Czechia, led by 19 points from Cecilia Zandalasini. The tournament, which began on Friday, Sept. 4, runs through the championship game on Sunday, Sept. 13. Fans can watch the matchup on TNT, with additional coverage available via DIRECTV and HBO Max.
- •The USA plays Italy on Sunday, Sept. 6, at 2:30 p.m. ET in Berlin.
- •The USA opened the tournament with a 94-61 win over China.
- •Italy enters the game with a 1-0 record after defeating Czechia 63-54.
- •Broadcast options include TNT, DIRECTV, and HBO Max.
- 8:53 PMBleacher Report — USA vs. Czechia Box Score, Reaction for Clark, More from FIBA Women's World Cup Ahead of KO Bracket - Bleacher Report
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — USA vs. Czechia Women's World Cup: Time, channel, how to watch
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — USA vs. Italy Women's World Cup: Time, channel, how to watch
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Where to watch USA vs. Italy basketball: Channel, live stream, TV schedule, time for FIBA Women's World Cup game
"The United States had quite the close call against Italy on Sunday, escaping with a 55-52 win that earned them automatic qualification to the quarterfinals.
"Team USA survived a scare against Italy at the FIBA Women’s World Cup, but the road to winning their fifth straight gold won't get easier vs. Czechia.
"The USA takes on Italy at the FIBA Women's World Cup. Here's how to watch the game live from Berlin with TV and live stream information.
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External links- Bleacher ReportSep 7, 2026, 8:53 PMUSA vs. Czechia Box Score, Reaction for Clark, More from FIBA Women's World Cup Ahead of KO Bracket - Bleacher Report
The United States had quite the close call against Italy on Sunday, escaping with a 55-52 win that earned them automatic qualification to the quarterfinals.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 9:08 AMUSA vs. Czechia Women's World Cup: Time, channel, how to watch
Team USA survived a scare against Italy at the FIBA Women’s World Cup, but the road to winning their fifth straight gold won't get easier vs. Czechia.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 9:06 AMUSA vs. Italy Women's World Cup: Time, channel, how to watch
Team USA looks to keep the ball rolling at the FIBA Women’s World Cup against Italy on Sunday, Sept. 6, after a 94-61 rout of China.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 4:30 AMWhere to watch USA vs. Italy basketball: Channel, live stream, TV schedule, time for FIBA Women's World Cup game
The USA takes on Italy at the FIBA Women's World Cup. Here's how to watch the game live from Berlin with TV and live stream information.
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