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USA Edges Italy in FIBA World Cup

Published September 6, 2026 · Updated September 6, 2026 · The Guardian

The USA secured a 55-52 victory over Italy in the FIBA Women's World Cup, overcoming poor shooting and controversy to advance to the quarter-finals.

The US women's basketball team edged Italy 55-52 in a tense FIBA World Cup match on Sunday, despite struggling with shooting. Caitlin Clark went 0-6 from the field, while Jackie Young had a strong fourth quarter and Breanna Stewart made the game-winning basket to secure the Americans' quarter-final berth.

Italy's Cecilia Zandalasini claimed she was poked in the eye during the contest, adding to the edgy atmosphere. The US led by only 42-39 after three quarters and fell behind by two points three times in the fourth quarter before finally pulling away. chickenroadslot.lat

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