A gritty late surge lifts the US past Italy 55-52 in its toughest World Cup test in years

Aliyah Boston, of the United States, shoots over Italy’s Lorela Cubaj during the Women’s Basketball World Cup match between the United States and Italy in Berlin, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

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