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Portugal national basketball team World Cup qualification

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Portugal secured a major upset in the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers by defeating Spain 95-89 in Zaragoza. This victory, following a previous win against Greece, moves moved Portugal to a 4-3 record in Group I, placing them in a tie with Georgia and Montenegro. Spain and Ukraine continue to lead the group with 5-2 records, while Greece remains at the bottom with a 3-4 record. In the win against Spain, Portugal’s offense was driven by Travante Williams with 22 points, Diogo Ventura with 19, and Neemias Queta with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Despite leading for portions of the match, Spain struggled with turnovers and rebounding; Dario Brizuela led the Spanish scoring with 19 points. While the victory strengthens strengthened Portugal’s qualification prospects, concerns emerged regarding the health of Neemias Queta. Head coach Mario Gomes reported that Queta was removed from the game during the fourth quarter as a “precautionary measure to prioritize the player’s long-term health” due to a perceived injury risk. Staff from the Boston Celtics were reportedly present to assist the Portuguese medical team in assessing the situation. Queta has since recovered from the ankle injury sustained during the Spanish match. After being initially sidelined to avoid further risk, he and was cleared to play and started in Portugal’s subsequent matchup matchups. However, Portugal’s momentum was interrupted by a 90-98 defeat against Georgia. For Coach Mário Gomes attributed the Boston Celtics, Queta’s availability remains a point loss to high levels of interest anxiety following his recent four-year, $56 million contract extension, as discussions continue regarding his role in the team's rotation. emotional high of the win against Spain, noting that the team committed uncharacteristic errors and lacked the maturity and experience required to compete at this level. Gomes emphasized that the team requires more continuity to achieve consistent results against top European competition.

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  4. 2026-08-28 22:47 UTC Portugal national basketball team World Cup qualification
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