Nikola Jovic and Pelle Larsson shine in World Cup qualifying
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
In World Cup qualifying action on July 6, 2026, Nikola Jovic led Serbia to a 94-78 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, scoring 32 points, shooting 11 of 16 from the field, and making 3 blocks. Pelle Larsson contributed significantly to Sweden’s 88-79 win against Slovenia, totaling 31 points with a shooting line of 10 of 21 and 10 of 15 from the free-throw line. Both players showcased impressive performances, indicating their importance to their respective national teams as the qualifying rounds continue.
- •Nikola Jovic scored 32 points for Serbia against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- •Pelle Larsson added 31 points for Sweden vs. Slovenia.
- •Serbia won 94-78; Sweden triumphed 88-79.
- •Jovic shot 7 of 9 from three-point range; Larsson went 1 of 8 on threes.
- •Next matches will be crucial in determining World Cup qualification.
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — today's Heat stats from World Cup qualifying:
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