Victor Wembanyama named captain of French national basketball team
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Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Victor Wembanyama has been appointed captain of the French national team ahead of FIBA World Cup qualifying games against Slovenia and Sweden. This announcement came from the French national team on August 19. Wembanyama takes over the captaincy from Rudy Gobert, who held the position in the previous FIBA window. The San Antonio Spurs star is coming off a successful NBA season, where he earned the unanimous Defensive Player of the Year award and reached the NBA Finals. France currently ranks fourth in the world and seeks to maintain its standing in the upcoming matches.
- •Wembanyama is the new captain for the FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
- •He replaces Rudy Gobert, who served as captain earlier this summer.
- •France is set to face Slovenia and Sweden in upcoming qualifying games.
- •Wembanyama's recent achievements include an NBA Finals appearance and a Defensive Player of the Year award.
- •France is currently ranked fourth in the basketball world rankings.
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama’s First FIBA Outing as Captain Turns Complicated as Nikola Jokic Continues to Dominate Spurs Star
- 5:31 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs news: Victor Wembanyama gives powerful speech after France captaincy
- 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs star Victor Wembanyama named to new role with French national team
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama Dealt Major Personal News Before France FIBA Window
"Victor Wembanyama will be in France for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers. Though already an NBA superstar, the San Antonio Spurs’ talented center was recently named the captain of the national team . He was handed the responsibility by the French coach, along with much-needed praise for his work ethic. Wemby delivered his […] The post Spurs news: Victor Wembanyama gives powerful speech after France captaincy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The start of a new era for French basketball hit a speed bump in Belgrade. Victor Wembanyama, newly minted as the youngest captain of France’s national team in 23 years, stepped onto the court at a packed Belgrade Arena, looking to assert his leadership in what was an international friendly match.
"Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs has been named captain of the French national team before two upcoming FIBA qualifying games. The post Victor Wembanyama Dealt Major Personal News Before France FIBA Window appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 3:05 AMVictor Wembanyama’s First FIBA Outing as Captain Turns Complicated as Nikola Jokic Continues to Dominate Spurs Star
The start of a new era for French basketball hit a speed bump in Belgrade. Victor Wembanyama, newly minted as the youngest captain of France’s national team in 23 years, stepped onto the court at a packed Belgrade Arena, looking to assert his leadership in what was an international friendly match.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 5:31 AMSpurs news: Victor Wembanyama gives powerful speech after France captaincy
Victor Wembanyama will be in France for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers. Though already an NBA superstar, the San Antonio Spurs’ talented center was recently named the captain of the national team . He was handed the responsibility by the French coach, along with much-needed praise for his work ethic. Wemby delivered his […] The post Spurs news: Victor Wembanyama gives powerful speech after France captaincy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 2:11 AMSpurs star Victor Wembanyama named to new role with French national team
NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama has a new role with the French national team. France named the San Antonio Spurs center as its captain ahead of the upcoming FIBA World Cup European qualifiers. He will lead Les Bleus against Slovenia on…
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 6:30 PMVictor Wembanyama Dealt Major Personal News Before France FIBA Window
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs has been named captain of the French national team before two upcoming FIBA qualifying games. The post Victor Wembanyama Dealt Major Personal News Before France FIBA Window appeared first on HEAVY.
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