On September 6, 2026, the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup will see Team USA take on Italy in Group D at Berlin’s iconic arena, a showdown that could shape the path to the knockout stages.
Match Details and Broadcast
The tip‑off is scheduled for 8:45 p.m. local time in Berlin, which translates to 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time and 11:45 a.m. Pacific Time in the United States, and the game will be aired live on TNT or streamed on HBO Max.
Team USA opened its tournament with a dominant 94‑61 victory over China, a performance highlighted by Caitlin Clark’s 14 points and 11 assists and Paige Bueckers’ 14 points, underscoring the depth of talent that the Americans bring to the competition.
Italy answered its own test with a win over Czechia in its opening match, establishing early momentum in Group D and signaling that the contest against the United States will be far from straightforward.
Because the group winner advances directly to the quarterfinals, the Berlin encounter carries heightened stakes for the United States, which is pursuing yet another world championship after decades of dominance in women’s basketball.
Following the Berlin game, the Americans will travel to face Czechia, a rematch that will be crucial for building team chemistry before the group stage concludes, while Italy will look to maintain its unbeaten run against its next opponent.