Victor Wembanyama leads France to win over Slovenia in qualifiers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:22 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Victor Wembanyama propelled France to a decisive 92-67 victory against Slovenia during the Second Round of the 2027 FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers on August 27, 2026. Playing in Paris, Wembanyama scored 22 points and secured nine rebounds in only 21 minutes. His shooting performance included 6-of-10 from the field and a perfect 9-of-10 from the free-throw line. This win marks an important step for France as they advance in the qualifiers.
- •France scores 92 points against Slovenia's 67.
- •Wembanyama records 22 points and 9 rebounds in 21 minutes.
- •France begins the second round of qualifiers in strong form.
- •Successful shooting includes 6-of-10 from the field.
- •Free-throw performance at 9-of-10 highlights efficiency.
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama goes off as France cruises past Slovenia
"Victor Wembanyama goes off as France cruises past Slovenia
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