US women to face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in September FIBA World Cup group play‎

The U.S. women's basketball team will face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in the women's FIBA World Cup in September, looking to win its fifth consecutive title. The World Cup will be held Sept. 4-13 in Berlin, with the WNBA taking a nearly three-week break in its season to accommodate the event. The Americans have won the last four World Cups, dating back to 2010.