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Victor Wembanyama stars as France defeats Slovenia in World Cup qualifying

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:04 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Victor Wembanyama stars as France defeats Slovenia in World Cup qualifying

Summary

Victor Wembanyama scored 22 points in 21 minutes during Team France's 92-67 victory over Slovenia in World Cup qualifying on August 27, 2026. The game, held at Bercy Arena in Paris, marks Wembanyama's first official appearance for France since the 2024 Olympics. He also recorded nine rebounds and showcased his skills, despite Slovenia missing star Luka Doncic. With this win, France improved to 6-1 and remains in first place in Group L, continuing their path toward the World Cup in Qatar. The team’s next match is scheduled for August 30 against Sweden in Stockholm.

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•Wembanyama returns to official play after the 2024 Olympics.
•France leads Group L with a 6-1 record.
•The game took place at Bercy Arena in Paris.
•Wembanyama also had nine rebounds in the match.
•France's next game is against Sweden on August 30.

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Playing in his first official game for Team France since the 2024 Olympics, Victor Wembanyama scored 22 points in 21 minutes against Slovenia
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