What Teams Have Beaten the USA in Men's Basketball Since 1960?
The United States has a long and storied history in men's basketball, but they have not always been invincible. Since 1960, there have been several teams that have managed to defeat the USA in international competition.
- 1972 Olympics: The Soviet Union defeated the USA 51-50 in the gold medal game.
- 1980 Olympics: The Soviet Union defeated the USA 82-81 in the semifinals.
- 1988 Olympics: The Soviet Union defeated the USA 82-76 in the semifinals.
- 1992 Olympics: The Croatia defeated the USA 85-75 in the semifinals.
- 2004 Olympics: Argentina defeated the USA 89-81 in the semifinals.
- 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup: France defeated the USA 89-79 in the quarterfinals.
Related Questions
- How many times has the USA men's basketball team lost in international competition since 1960?
- 7 times
- Who was the first team to defeat the USA men's basketball team in international competition since 1960?
- Soviet Union
- In which year did the USA men's basketball team lose to Argentina in the Olympics?
- 2004
- Which team defeated the USA men's basketball team in the most recent FIBA Basketball World Cup?
- France
- What is the nickname of the USA men's basketball team?
- Dream Team
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