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Neemias Queta to join Portugal for FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 6:53 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Neemias Queta to join Portugal for FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Summary

Neemias Queta of the Boston Celtics is set to represent the Portuguese National Team in the FIBA World Cup qualifying matches this summer. Portugal completed the initial phase with a record of 3-3 and will compete in the second round against Spain on August 28 and host Georgia on August 31. Queta's participation follows a season where he had a strong regular performance but struggled in the postseason. This opportunity is expected to contribute to his development ahead of the upcoming NBA season.

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  • •Queta will play for Portugal in FIBA qualifiers this summer.
  • •Portugal finished the initial phase with a 3-3 record.
  • •Next matches are against Spain on August 28 and Georgia on August 31.
  • •Queta had his best regular NBA season but faltered in the playoffs.
  • •His contract extension coincides with this opportunity for more high-leverage play.
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  • 6:53 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics big Neemias Queta to play for Portuguese National Team in FIBA World Cup play
What they're saying
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Queta will reportedly be suiting up for his Portuguese National Team in FIBA World Cup play this summer in the qualifier window games in Europe.

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