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What time is the USA vs Italy 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup game?
Team USA and Italy’s National Basketball Women’s Team will face off this Sunday, September 6, 2026. This is their game in the Groups round for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup for the United States and is scheduled for:
- 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time
- 1:45 p.m. Central Time
- 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time
Where to watch live the USA vs Italy 2026 FIBA Wo.men’s Basketball World Cup game?
Fans in the United States can watch the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 in Germany live on TNT, and streaming on HBO Max.
TEAM USA IS HEADING TO THE QUARTERFINALS!
The Americans survive a thrilling battle against Italy, edging out a 55-52 victory in Berlin to keep their title defense alive.
Key Performers:
Jackie Young: 10 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST — came through with clutch floaters in crunch time
Paige Bueckers: 7 PTS, 5 REB, 2 STL, 2 BLK — team-high 14 EFF and a defensive force all game
Angel Reese: 8 PTS, 3 REB, 2 BLK — perfect 4-for-4 from the FT line when it mattered most
Breanna Stewart: 10 REB — delivered a clutch late jumper and veteran leadership
Team USA survives, 55-52 FINAL.
Turnover in possession — Italy with the ball now.
VETERAN MAGIC FROM CHELSEA GRAY
When Team USA needed a big play, the Point God answered. Gray hits the clutch jumper to push the lead to 55-50 with 1:07 left and sends Italy to a timeout!
JACKIE YOUNG DELIVERING IN THE CLUTCH
A big-time floater puts Team USA ahead, then Young comes up with a key defensive play to swing the momentum. The veterans are stepping up as USA leads Italy 50-53 late in the fourth!
Team USA takes a 50-53 lead.
Team USA takes a 50-51 lead.
Team USA misses a layup, and Italy holds a 50-49 lead.
Italy leads 50-49 after two free throws.
WE HAVE A GAME IN BERLIN!
Italy takes the early Q4 advantage, but Jackie Young comes through with a clutch mid-range bucket to knot things up at 46-46.
Coach Lawson wants to regroup with 5:36 left. Time for the stars to make winning plays.
PAIGE BUECKERS CAME THROUGH!
A clutch step-back 3 ties it, then Aliyah Boston’s free throws put Team USA ahead 42-39 heading into Q4.
Bueckers: 7 PTS | 5 REB | 2 STL | 2 BLK | +8
ITALY TAKES THE LEAD!
Sara Madera knocks down two free throws with 5:32 left in the third quarter to give Italy its first advantage since the opening minutes. One possession later, Olbis Andre scores at the rim to push the lead to three.
Team USA is searching for answers offensively, shooting just 37% on two-point attempts and still looking for its first three-pointer (0-for-8 from deep).
ANGEL REESE DOING THE DIRTY WORK!
In a one-possession battle, Reese crashes the offensive glass, draws the foul, and knocks down both free throws to keep Team USA in front. She’s up to 8 PTS and 2 BLK, bringing the energy and toughness the Americans need.
BERLIN IS ON FIRE!
Italy has erased the cushion and made it a one-point game, 32-31, midway through the third quarter. Coach Lawson goes back to Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, and Caitlin Clark to bring composure and energy.
Italy wastes no time making a statement in H2!
Cecilia Zandalasini scores through contact on a difficult pull-up and earns the and-one, trimming Team USA’s advantage to 30-26. The Italians continue to challenge the Americans.
Halftime: Team USA 30, Italy 24
- Paige Bueckers: 4 PTS, 3 REB, 2 BLK, 2 STL (+8)
- Angel Reese: 6 PTS, 2 BLK (2-for-3 FG)
- Team USA: 0-for-6 from three, 8 turnovers
Italy has made this a battle in Berlin, forcing the Americans into a grind-it-out game. Team USA’s defense has been the difference, with Bueckers and Reese making an impact on both ends of the floor.
Italy isn’t backing down
Physical defense, relentless rebounding, and the playmaking of Costanza Verona have kept the Italians within striking distance at 30-22. Paige Bueckers checks back in as Team USA looks to regain control.
Italy is right back in it!
Dallas Wings developmental guard Costanza Verona has sparked the comeback with her pace, playmaking, and ability to draw fouls. The Italians have put together an 8-2 run to trim Team USA’s lead to 26-20. Timeout, USA!
What a shift from Paige Bueckers!
In just seven minutes, she’s already posted 4 PTS, 3 REB, 2 STL, 2 BLK, and 1 AST, making a huge impact on both ends of the floor. Team USA holds a 24-13 lead over Italy in the second quarter.
The youngsters are taking over! Paige Bueckers is everywhere defensively with another steal and a drawn charge, and Angel Reese cashes in with a hook shot plus free throws. Team USA has opened the second quarter with an 8-0 run to stretch its lead to 23-8 over Italy.
Strong defense from Angel Reese
Team USA’s offense has been tested early. Despite shooting just 2-of-7 through the opening five minutes, the Americans lead 8-6. Italy has dictated a slower, half-court tempo, forced two turnovers, and limited Stewart and Collier to 0 points on three combined field-goal attempts.
Italy came ready to compete. Jasmine Keys has four quick points, but Team USA answers through Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, and Kahleah Copper to take a 6-4 advantage midway through Q1.
Team USA is sticking with the same veteran-heavy starting lineup against Italy:
Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Kahleah Copper, Napheesa Collier, and Breanna Stewart.
For those wondering whether there is chemistry between Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark, here is proof that the connection is real within Team USA.
Ready for Italy matchup
Caitlin Clark shared a special moment with fans after practice, signing an Iowa Hawkeyes flag for the Marines who came out to see Team USA
Team USA has arrived and is ready for battle against Italy at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
The historic FIBA Women’s World Cup record Team USA is chasing
Team USA has a chance to make history at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin.
If the Americans capture their fifth consecutive World Cup title, they will match the record for the longest championship streak in tournament history.
The former Soviet Union currently holds that mark, winning five straight gold medals in 1959, 1964, 1967, 1971 and 1975.
Team USA, which has earned a medal in every World Cup since 1979, can join that exclusive list if it wins the championship game on September 13 and extends its dominant run that dates back to 2010.
The Americans have won the last four editions of the tournament and are looking to cement their place as the most dominant program in international women’s basketball history.
Caitlin Clark’s stats vs. China in Team USA’s FIBA Women’s World Cup opener
- Minutes played: 25
- Points: 14
- Field goals: 4-of-9
- 3-point shooting: 3-of-7
- Free throws: 3-of-4
- Rebounds: 3
- Assists: 11
- Turnovers: 0
- Steals: 0
- Blocks: 0
- Fouls: 2
Team USA, led by a star-studded roster of WNBA talent, will look to take another step toward defending its title when it faces Italy on Sunday, September 6, in its second group-stage game of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
The Americans enter the matchup riding the momentum of a dominant 94-61 victory over China in their tournament opener, extending their remarkable run in the competition. The United States, winners of the last four FIBA Women’s World Cup titles, has not lost a game in the tournament since 2006.
Four U.S. players scored in double figures against China, led by Caitlin Clark, who posted a double-double with 14 points and 11 assists. Her 11 assists set a new record for the most by an American player in FIBA Women’s World Cup history. Rhyne Howard and Paige Bueckers each added 14 points.
The United States is already familiar with Italy this year. The two teams met at the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico in March, where Team USA cruised to a 93-59 victory behind 15 points from Kahleah Copper, one of five American players to score in double figures.
For Italy, the player to watch will be Cecilia Zandalasini, the Golden State Valkyries standout who plays under Team USA assistant coach Natalie Nakase in the WNBA. The veteran forward enters the game in top form after scoring 19 points in Italy’s 63-54 victory over Czechia in its group-stage opener.
Very talented team. Everybody’s going to get up and play their best when they’re playing us
“(Cecilia) Zandalasini’s had an incredible year with the Valkyries. … She can stretch the floor. She can score in the midrange. She has great size. She’s athletic.”
What time is USA vs. Italy?
Team USA will face Italy on Sunday, September 6, at Berlin Arena in Berlin.
- Date: Sunday, September 6
- Time: 2:45 p.m. ET (11:45 a.m. PT)
- Venue: Berlin Arena (Berlin)
How to watch USA vs. Italy
In the United States, TNT holds the exclusive English-language broadcast rights. All 36 games of the tournament will also stream on HBO Max, while 17 games, including every Team USA contest, will air on TNT and truTV.
- TV Channels: TNT and truTV
Team USA FIBA Women’s World Cup Schedule
- Friday, September 4: United States 94-61 China.
- Sunday, September 6: United States vs. Italy | 2:45 p.m. ET.
- Monday, September 7: United States vs. Czechia | 2:45 p.m. ET.
The winner of each group will advance directly to the quarterfinals, scheduled for September 10. Teams that finish second and third in their groups will compete in a qualification round on September 8 to determine the final four quarterfinal spots.
The semifinals will be played on September 12, while the third-place game and the championship game are scheduled for September 13.
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FINAL from Berlin! Team USA survives Italy, 55-52, and moves on to the quarterfinals. Thanks for following our live coverage!