Team USA survived a closely contested 55-52 victory against Italy at the FIBA Women’s World Cup on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, marking the program’s lowest point total at the World Cup since 1984, according to USA TODAY Sports. The defending champions secured their spot in the quarterfinals but face a quick turnaround for their third preliminary round-robin game against Czechia on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, at Berlin Arena in Berlin, Germany.
Team USA vs. Czechia Matchup and Schedule Details
The United States faces Czechia on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, at 2:45 p.m. ET (11:45 a.m. PT) at Berlin Arena. According to USA TODAY Sports, the matchup serves as the third preliminary round-robin contest for the Americans as they try to extend a decades-long win streak dating back to 2006 and pursue their fifth consecutive gold medal.
U.S. viewers can watch the game through exclusive U.S. English-language rights held by TNT, with all 36 tournament games streaming on HBO Max. Seventeen of those games air on TNT and truTV, including every U.S. game.
Inside the Hard-Fought Win Over Italy
To help lock down a quarterfinal berth, Team USA was led by Jackie Young with her 10 points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals, alongside Angel Reese’s contribution of eight points, three rebounds, two blocks and a steal.
“Obviously, Italy really kind of mucked up the game for us a little bit, and it made it hard on us to score,” Breanna Stewart said, according to USA TODAY Sports. “Tough team … this is a tough tournament, but we all really acknowledge that.”
Pro Tip: Tournament Format
The winner of each group will automatically advance to the quarterfinals on Thursday, Sept. 10 (TNT, truTV). Groups concluding their pool play will send their second- and third-place finishers to compete during the Playoff Qualification Round on Tuesday, Sept. 8 (truTV) to determine the final four quarterfinal spots.
Tournament Progression and Knockout Schedule
Following the conclusion of the preliminary round-robin games, the tournament structure moves quickly toward the medal rounds. According to tournament scheduling details, the Playoff Qualification Round takes place on Tuesday, Sept. 8 (truTV) to determine the final four quarterfinal spots.
Quarterfinals follow on Thursday, Sept. 10 (TNT, truTV). The semifinals will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 (TBS, truTV), followed by the third-place game and final on Sunday, Sept. 13 (TNT, truTV).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Team USA play Czechia?
Team USA plays in the FIBA Women’s World Cup against Czechia at 2:45 p.m. ET on Monday, Sept. 7, at Berlin Arena in Berlin, Germany.
What TV channel is broadcasting the FIBA Women’s World Cup games?
TNT has the exclusive U.S. English-language rights. All 36 games stream on HBOMax. Seventeen of those games air on TNT and truTV, including every U.S. game.
When are the FIBA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals?
The winner of each group will automatically advance to the quarterfinals on Thursday, Sept. 10 (TNT, truTV).
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