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Victor Wembanyama leads France to victory over Slovenia in FIBA qualifiers

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Victor Wembanyama leads France to victory over Slovenia in FIBA qualifiers

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Victor Wembanyama captained France to a 92-67 win against Slovenia in the FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers on August 28, 2026. Wembanyama contributed 22 points and nine rebounds with an effective shooting performance. He praised his collaboration with Rudy Gobert, who added nine points and seven rebounds. Despite facing a weakened Slovenian team missing Luka Doncic, Wembanyama emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and consistency, noting lessons learned from prior matches. The French team continues its preparation for the World Cup as they build chemistry ahead of upcoming contests.

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•France won 92-67 against Slovenia in FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
•Wembanyama scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds.
•Gobert contributed nine points and seven rebounds.
•Slovenia played without star Luka Doncic.
•France continues to prepare for the upcoming World Cup.

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12:09 PMYahoo Sports — San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Raves About Partnership With Rudy Gobert After France’s Rout of Slovenia

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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama played his first game as captain, leading France to a dominant 92-67 win over Slovenia in the ongoing FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers. He finished with 22 points, nine rebounds, and five three-pointers on 6-for-10 shooting from the field in under 22 minutes of action. During his postgame interview [...]
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Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:09 PM
San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Raves About Partnership With Rudy Gobert After France’s Rout of Slovenia
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama played his first game as captain, leading France to a dominant 92-67 win over Slovenia in the ongoing FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers. He finished with 22 points, nine rebounds, and five three-pointers on 6-for-10 shooting from the field in under 22 minutes of action. During his postgame interview [...]

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