
U.S. Women’s Basketball Team Edges Italy in Gritty World Cup Win
The United States overcame Italy 55‑52 in a tightly contested World Cup game, extending its unbeaten streak to 32 matches and preparing for a pool‑play clash with the Czech Republic.
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The United States overcame Italy 55‑52 in a tightly contested World Cup game, extending its unbeaten streak to 32 matches and preparing for a pool‑play clash with the Czech Republic.

The Americans survived a late Italian rally to improve their World Cup record to 32 straight wins.
The United States women's national basketball team will open its 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup campaign in Berlin on September 4, seeking a fifth consecutive gold medal despite the absence of key players A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum.

USA Basketball opened their 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup campaign with a 94-61 victory over China, highlighted by Caitlin Clark's record double-double, and now prepare for a key Group D showdown against Italy in Berlin.

The United States will kick off its FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign on September 6 against Italy, with Caitlin Clark and teammates aiming to finish first in Group D and advance to the quarterfinals.

The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin will showcase defending champion USA, led by former UConn stars, alongside emerging talents from France, Hungary, Puerto Rico and Nigeria.

Team USA announces a 12‑player roster of former NCAA stars and first‑round WNBA picks, aiming for a fifth consecutive gold medal at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin.

The 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin will feature the U.S. team, led by Breanna Stewart, aiming for a fifth straight world title amid a 66-game winning streak.

Injuries to Plum and Wilson force USA Basketball to adjust its lineup, but a deep pool of talent including Clark, Stewart, Collier and Reese aims to defend the world crown.
The former Iowa star has been released by the Los Angeles Sparks for the second time this season, while simultaneously re‑joining the 3‑on‑3 league Unrivaled Basketball.

The WNBA will pause its season for the first time to accommodate the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup, bringing 51 players from 16 nations to Berlin.

Team USA reshapes its lineup for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin after two‑time gold medalists A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum withdraw, while newcomers Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen aim to preserve the United States’ championship dominance.

The United States will open its FIBA Women’s World Cup campaign against China without A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, relying on emerging talent and returning medalists.

Injuries have opened the door for rookie sensations Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen to debut for the United States at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin, where a blend of seasoned stars and fresh faces aims for another historic run.

Star forwards Aja Wilson and guard Kelsey Plum have pulled out of the FIBA World Cup due to health issues, prompting replacements Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron to join the lineup. The United States now faces a critical test of depth and strategy as it chases a historic fifth consecutive championship.

With the eyes of the world on Berlin, the upcoming FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 promises a fierce battle for the TISSOT MVP award. From seasoned champions to emerging sensations, the race is wide open.

The U.S. women's national team announces Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen as replacements for Kelsey Plum and A’ja Wilson ahead of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin, Germany.

A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will miss the FIBA Women's World Cup, prompting the U.S. to call up Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron and lean on emerging talents such as Caitlin Clark and Breanna Stewart.
Team USA's 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup roster blends veteran stars with emerging phenoms as they chase another historic run.

With the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup set to open in Berlin, betting markets show a wide gap between the United States’ odds and those of European contenders, prompting sharp bettors to shop lines and target Spain and Australia as the most attractive futures.
Team USA seeks to defend its 2010 title in Berlin, bolstered by a lineup that includes Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese, while the tournament expands to 16 teams and will be broadcast on TNT and HBOMax.

Team USA will open against China, Italy and Czechia before a possible quarter‑final clash with Australia or Belgium, with Spain and France looming as the main threats from the opposite side of the draw.

Ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, France’s women’s team came close to toppling the United States, with players like Gabby Williams and Marine Johannes expressing confidence that the nation’s basketball future is bright.

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