Poland basketball team defeats Israel to maintain perfect qualifying record

The Poland men's national basketball team defeated Israel 106-86 in Riga, maintaining a perfect 7-0 record in the second stage of the FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers. The victory places the team on the verge of securing qualification for the tournament in Qatar.

Coach Igor Milicić praised the team's collective effort, specifically noting their ball movement and aggressiveness in rebounding. Captain Mateusz Ponitka led the scoring with 24 points, alongside 9 assists, 6 rebounds, and 4 blocks.

Poland's next major challenge is a home game against world champions Germany at the Ergo Arena in Trójmiasto on Sunday, August 30. Following that, the team is scheduled to face Croatia on November 27, 2026, in Gliwice.