Sport · Saturday, August 29, 2026
France tame Slovenia, Wembanyama satisfied with intensity
Les Bleus win 92-67 in qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, with Victor Wembanyama scoring 22 points.
By Editorial team

France crushed Slovenia on Thursday evening during the qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup, winning 92-67. Victor Wembanyama, captain of Les Bleus and leading scorer with 22 points, highlighted his team's consistency throughout the match. Despite building a comfortable lead quickly, the French maintained their level of intensity, without letting their defence or commitment falter. This victory reinforces French ambitions for the American World Cup.