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Victor Wembanyama named captain of French national basketball team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Victor Wembanyama named captain of French national basketball team

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama Dealt Major Personal News Before France FIBA Window

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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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