Portugal upsets Spain 95-89 in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Portugal secured a major upset in the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, defeating Spain 95-89 in Zaragoza. Following a previous victory against Greece, this win moves Portugal to a 4-3 record in Group I, significantly strengthening their position in the race for qualification.

Portugal's offense was led by Travante Williams with 22 points, Diogo Ventura with 19, and Nemias Keta, who contributed 16 points and 9 rebounds. Spain, despite leading for portions of the game, struggled with turnovers and rebounding, finishing with 19 losses and a 5-2 record. Dario Brizuela led Spain with 19 points.

The results have reshaped the group standings. Spain and Ukraine both hold 5-2 records, while Georgia, Portugal, and Montenegro are tied at 4-3. Greece currently sits at the bottom of the group with a 3-4 record following a loss to Ukraine.