Overview

• Italy defeated France 69-54 in the third-place game to claim bronze at EuroBasket 2025.
• Cecilia Zandalasini led the Azzurre with a 20-point performance in the bronze-medal match.
• Italy’s defense stifled France below 60 points despite the French averaging more than 80 points per game in the tournament.
• The bronze is Italy’s first EuroBasket podium finish since winning silver in 1995 and marks the fourth medal in the program’s history.
• By securing third place, Italy earned a spot in the March 2026 pre-World Cup qualifying tournament for Germany 2026.