FranceThe French national basketball team won their qualifier against Sweden 69-84 at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm, securing their place in the 2027 World Cup. The game was challenging for France, who struggled with shooting accuracy and defensive lapses, particularly early in the match. Despite these issues, they managed to overcome Sweden, with Victor Wembanyama leading the team with 18 points, eight rebounds, three blocks, two assists, and one steal. Other notable contributors included Joel Ayayi, Matthew Strazel, Maxime Raynaud, and Jaylen Hoard. While France’s shooting percentage was poor (10/37 from beyond the arc), they capitalized on turnovers by Sweden to secure the win. Sweden’s Pelle Larsson scored 23 points, and Ludde Hakanson added 16, keeping the Swedes in contention for the World Cup.
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