Gilas Pilipinas vs. USA (July 3) // 2024 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup

The road to glory in the 2024 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup gets even tougher for Gilas Pilipinas Boys as they face the six-time defending champion USA in a do-or-die Round of 16 match tonight in Turkey.

How To Watch: Gilas Pilipinas vs. USA Game Info

Find out the game time information, when and how to watch Philippines’ game against the United States on TV and streaming online.

• Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
• Time: 7:30 pm (PHL Time)
• Venue: Ahmet Cömert Sport Hall, Istanbul
• Game Stats: fiba.basketball
• TV:
• Live Stream: FIBA YouTube Channel

Result and Scores: Gilas Pilipinas vs. Puerto Rico

Game Highlights: Gilas Pilipinas vs. USA

Game highlights between Philippines and USA in the round of 16 of the 2024 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup will be added once available.

Game Preview: Gilas Pilipinas vs. USA

The Gilas Pilipinas U17 team faces a daunting task in the FIBA U17 World Cup knockout round. Following their 98-53 loss to Puerto Rico, which concluded their Group A campaign, they will now be pitted against the six-time defending champions, the United States.

Gilas fell short in all three of their Group A games, dropping contests to Lithuania (107-48), Spain (96-34), and most recently, Puerto Rico. These losses place them in last place in their group, setting up this challenging encounter against the undefeated American squad.

Team USA has dominated the U17 World Cup for years, holding the title for six consecutive tournaments. They enter this matchup fresh off a record-breaking performance, defeating China 146-62, which stands as the highest scoring game in the tournament’s history.

For the young Filipinos, this matchup represents their third encounter with a top-ranked team from the 2022 U17 World Cup. Previously, they faced both Lithuania (fourth place in 2022) and Spain (runner-up in 2022).

Gilas Pilipinas Boys will need to muster all their strength and strategy against the powerhouse American squad, aiming to defy the odds and secure a monumental upset. The game promises to be a high-stakes battle, as the young Filipinos strive to keep their tournament dreams alive against the reigning champions.