France Dominate Slovenia in Paris, Winning 92–67

France Take Control in Paris

Slovenia suffered a 92–67 defeat against France in Paris in their opening game of the second phase of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 qualifiers. Against one of Europe’s strongest and deepest national teams, Slovenia battled hard but could not keep pace with the hosts’ physicality, defensive presence and attacking quality.

France gradually took control of the contest before producing their decisive spell in the third quarter. The home side stretched their advantage to 30 points during the period and, with the result effectively settled, managed the closing stages with composure.

Wembanyama Leads France’s Strong Display

Victor Wembanyama was at the centre of France’s performance, finishing with 22 points and underlining the impact he can have at both ends of the floor. France used their size, athleticism and depth to limit Slovenia’s options near the basket, while also turning defensive stops into fast and efficient offence.

For Slovenia, Martin Krampelj and Gregor Glas were the leading scorers with 10 points each. The Slovenian side had moments of resistance and continued to compete, but France’s intensity and quality made it difficult to build the sustained momentum required for a genuine comeback.

A Tough Lesson, but Another Important Challenge Ahead

The scoreline is a difficult one for Slovenia, yet the challenge in Paris was always significant. France entered the game as one of the leading sides in European basketball, equipped with elite size and a roster full of high-level talent.

Slovenia must now quickly turn their focus to the next qualifier against Hungary. The response will be important: more composure in possession, greater control of the rebounds and a stronger collective defensive effort will be essential as the team looks to recover from a demanding night in Paris.

There was no shortage of effort from Slovenia, but this game showed exactly how small the margins are at international level. Against a team of France’s calibre, every missed rotation, lost rebound and empty possession is punished. The task now is to learn from it and come back with greater energy and belief.

Match Details

Competition: FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers – Second Phase

Fixture: France vs Slovenia

Venue: Paris, France

Final score: France 92–67 Slovenia

France top scorer: Victor Wembanyama – 22 points

Slovenia top scorers: Martin Krampelj – 10 points; Gregor Glas – 10 points

Source: RTV Slovenija