Victor Wembanyama appointed France team captain for European Qualifiers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Victor Wembanyama has been named captain of the France basketball team ahead of the European Qualifiers. The San Antonio Spurs player will lead the team in a series of games including friendly matches against Serbia on August 20 and 23. France will face Slovenia at home on August 27 and then travel to Sweden for a qualifying match on August 30. This role comes as Wembanyama prepares for a busy international schedule.
- •Wembanyama appointed team captain for France.
- •France plays Serbia in friendlies on August 20 and 23.
- •Next, France faces Slovenia at home on August 27.
- •The team will travel to Sweden for a match on August 30.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama named France team captain for European Qualifiers
"Victor Wembanyama named France team captain for European Qualifiers
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