Team USA's women's basketball team narrowly beat Italy 55-52 in a tense FIBA Women's World Cup group-stage match, avoiding what would have been a major upset. The Americans led by 11 points after the first quarter but were pushed hard by an Italian side that took a lead in the fourth quarter before a potential game-tying shot in the closing seconds missed the rim. The win moves the United States to 2-0 in group play and secures their place in the quarterfinals, though the performance exposed significant weaknesses in their shooting.

The US shot just 8% from three-point range (1 of 12) and only 29% from the field overall, a poor showing for a team expected to challenge for the title. Italy's Cecilia Zandalasini top-scored with 14 points and seven rebounds, while Jackie Young led the Americans with 10 points. Star guard Caitlin Clark struggled badly, scoring just one point and failing to make a single field goal, raising questions about the team's ability to find their best form ahead of the knockout rounds in Germany.