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Brazil women's basketball team aims for Olympic qualification in Guadalajara

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:47 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

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Summary

The FIBA Pre-Olympic qualifying tournament began on August 19 in Guadalajara, Mexico, featuring eight national teams. Brazil has played two games, losing the first 63-61 to South Sudan and securing a 56-53 victory against New Zealand. Guyton led Brazil with 20 points in the first match and 18 in the second. Canada, currently favored in Group B, beat Senegal 72-57 in their opening game and will face the Philippines next. Brazil's final group game is against Argentina on August 21, with all teams in Group A tied at three points heading into the last matches.

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•Brazil lost to South Sudan 63-61 and beat New Zealand 56-53.
•Guyton scored a team-high 20 points in the loss to South Sudan.
•Canada leads Group B after a 72-57 win over Senegal.
•Brazil will play Argentina in their final group match on August 21.
•The tournament is critical for Olympic qualification.

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2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Green Street An update from Mexico

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Aug. 19—,and the rest of their teammates on the Brazil senior women's basketball national team have played two games at this week's FIBA Pre-Olympic qualifying tournament. and Team Canada have played just one game so far. The tournament got underway on Monday in Guadalajara, Mexico. It's an important week as these eight national teams look to take the first major step toward qualifying for the ...
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