Sport · Tuesday, August 25, 2026
France kicks off World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia
After two warm-up matches against Serbia, France's men's basketball team begins its second qualifying phase for the 2026 World Cup.
By Editorial team
Les Bleus host Slovenia at the Accor Arena in Bercy to begin the second phase of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in Qatar. Victor Wembanyama and his teammates arrive in confidence following two friendly victories against Nikola Jokic's Serbia. France is among the favorites to reach the world tournament. This winter double-header promises to be decisive for French ambitions.