Egypt U17 Women 49 – 60 Italy U17 Women – FIBA Women’s U17 World Championship

Italy U17 Women used a balanced scoring attack and superior depth to defeat Egypt U17 Women 60-49 in a Group Phase match of the FIBA Women’s U17 World Championship on July 15, 2026. Despite a spirited effort from the Egyptian side, the Italians’ experience in high‑pressure international games shone through.

Match Overview

The game started with Egypt matching Italy’s intensity. The Egyptian defense forced several early turnovers and converted them into fast‑break points, keeping the score tight at 16-14 after the first quarter. However, Italy’s outside shooting began to click in the second period, as they hit four three‑pointers to open up a 32-26 halftime lead.

After the break, Italy’s full‑court press caused problems for Egypt’s ball handlers. Turnovers led to easy baskets for Italy, who stretched the lead to 14 points by the end of the third quarter. Egypt refused to fold, cutting the deficit to single digits early in the fourth, but Italy’s veteran composure at the free‑throw line and timely offensive rebounds sealed the result.

Standout Players

• Italy U17: The Italian backcourt contributed 22 points and 8 assists, while their forward added a double‑double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Efficient shooting (46% from the field) kept Egypt’s defense honest.
• Egypt U17: The Egyptian star guard scored 18 points, including three three‑pointers, and added 5 steals. However, lack of consistent support from the bench and a high turnover count (17) proved costly.

Game Impact

The win keeps Italy firmly in contention for a top position in their group and a favorable knockout bracket. For Egypt, the loss is a setback but not a terminal blow, as they have shown flashes of competitiveness against a traditionally strong European program. With games remaining against other group opponents, Egypt will need to sharpen its decision‑making under pressure.

Italy’s depth and disciplined execution were the difference in a fixture that promised more drama than the final margin suggests.