Portugal basketball team loses to Georgia in World Cup qualifying

The Portugal national basketball team suffered a 90-98 defeat against Georgia, a result that complicates their path toward qualifying for the FIBA Basketball World Cup. This loss follows a historic victory against Spain in Zaragoza, which had previously bolstered the team's hopes for qualification.

Coach Mário Gomes attributed the loss to high levels of anxiety following the emotional high of the win against Spain. He noted that the team committed uncharacteristic errors and lacked the maturity and experience required to compete at this level. Gomes emphasized that while the goal remains reaching the World Cup, the team needs more continuity and experience to achieve consistent results against top European competition.