Portugal Stuns Spain in World Cup Qualifiers with 95-89 Victory
- Portugal secured a 95-89 away victory against Spain in a Group I match for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers on August 28, 2026, according to reports from BasketNews...
- According to EuropeSays, Portugal held a 4-3 record following the win, while Spain dropped to 5-2 in Group I.
- Travante Williams led the victors with 22 points in 30 minutes of play, shooting 4-of-6 on two-pointers, 3-of-7 from beyond the arc, and 5-of-8 on free throws, alongside...
Portugal secured a 95-89 away victory against Spain in a Group I match for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers on August 28, 2026, according to reports from BasketNews and EuropeSays. Played in Zaragoza, the match saw strong performances from Travante Williams and Neemias Queta, shifting the standings in a tightly contested qualifying group.
Portugal stuns Spain on the road in World Cup qualifying
Quarters swing as Mario Gomes leads the visitors
According to EuropeSays, Portugal held a 4-3 record following the win, while Spain dropped to 5-2 in Group I. The game was officiated by referee Juozas Barkauskas.
Williams and Queta dominate the stat sheet
Travante Williams led the victors with 22 points in 30 minutes of play, shooting 4-of-6 on two-pointers, 3-of-7 from beyond the arc, and 5-of-8 on free throws, alongside 4 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 assists. Neemias Queta recorded 16 points and 9 rebounds in 24.5 minutes, finishing with a team-high 22 efficiency rating according to EuropeSays. Rubenas Prey added 15 points and Diogo Ventura contributed 19 points for the visitors.
Late-game surges decide the Zaragoza contest
Spain recovered from a 47-41 halftime deficit during the third quarter, moving ahead 68-59 behind efforts from Alvaro Cardenas and Dario Brizuela. Brizuela led Spain with 19 points and 5 assists, Cardenas scored 18 points, and Joelis Parra added 17. Aday Mara, selected 12th in the 2026 NBA draft, recorded 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 blocks for the hosts.
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Tight Group I race heads into crucial Monday matchups
Group I standings feature Spain and Ukraine tied at 5-2, while Portugal, Georgia, and Montenegro hold 4-3 records. The top three teams in the group will advance to the World Cup.