Victor Wembanyama, medaliat cu argint olimpic cu Franța, visează la titlul mondial la baschet în 2027

Victor Wembanyama made a strong return to the French national basketball team, leading them to a decisive victory over Slovenia in World Cup qualifiers. He scored 22 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, taking on the captaincy for the first time. Wembanyama emphasized the importance of winning the World Cup, a title France has never secured, and expressed his commitment to long-term development in French basketball. The victory brings France closer to qualifying for the 2027 World Cup in Qatar, with a current record of 6 wins and 1 loss in their group.