
Wembanyama Leads France to Record Victory Over Sweden
Victor Wembanyama's 18-point, 6-of-7 shooting night powered France to an 84-69 win against Sweden, setting a new attendance record and extending France's lead in the qualifiers.
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Victor Wembanyama's 18-point, 6-of-7 shooting night powered France to an 84-69 win against Sweden, setting a new attendance record and extending France's lead in the qualifiers.

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Victor Wembanyama’s efficient 18‑point performance fuels France’s 84‑69 victory over Sweden, a game that set attendance records and reinforced France’s lead in Group L.

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Tickets for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup are now available with a 20 percent early‑bird discount, as Doha readies to welcome the world’s top national teams.

A quarter‑century after its launch, the Basketball Without Borders program has grown into a worldwide platform that shapes players, coaches and communities across continents.

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Canada secured the only Olympic spot available in the FIBA Women's Pre‑Qualifying Tournament, driven by Syla Swords' all‑around brilliance and a perfect 5‑0 record.

The tour, running from August 27 to September 5, will showcase the official trophy, feature mascot Bearlina appearances, and offer fans chances to win merchandise and join skill challenges.

More than 160,000 tickets have been sold for the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup, while membership and viewership numbers hit record highs, signalling a transformative period for German women’s basketball.

Canada finished the FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre‑Qualifying Tournament in Mexico without a loss, a performance highlighted by Agot Makeer’s breakout stats and a youthful roster that now looks toward the 2028 Olympics.

Agot Makeer’s breakout performance fuels Canada’s push for a 2028 Olympic berth, highlighting a youthful roster and a coach with Olympic pedigree.

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Jasmine Bascoe, a key player from Villanova, has been named to Canada's Senior Women's National Basketball Team. She trained with the team during summer camps in Montreal and Victoria before joining for the FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico. The tournament is part of the Road to LA 2028 Olympic qualifying process, with Canada set to play Senegal, the Philippines, and Mexico in August. Matches will be streamed live on FIBA’s YouTube.

The renewed agreement between Kuehne+Nagel and FIBA expands sustainable logistics for upcoming Basketball World Cups in Germany and Qatar, while supporting federations and reducing the sport’s carbon footprint

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Fabian Giessmann's dominant display in Lausanne propelled Baskets Bonn to a 21‑19 win over Raudondvaris Hoptrans, earning him the tournament's MVP award and marking the team's second World Tour championship this season.

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