Rui Hachimura erupted for 29 points as Japan defeated Saudi Arabia
The second round (Window 4) of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers is upon us. The August window runs from August 27-31 across all regions and will feature top-tier talent from around the world.
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August 27
Cameroon vs. Nigeria
Cameroon cruised past Nigeria, 78-62, behind a dominant performance from Pelicans big man Yves Missi, who powered his way to 24 points, nine rebounds and four blocks.
Yves Missi DOMINATED everything 🤯
The star big led Cameroon to W over Nigeria, registering 24 PTS, 9 REB and 4 BLK 🇨🇲#FIBAWC | #StepItUp pic.twitter.com/L9ubBEtBhp
— FIBA Basketball World Cup 🏆 (@FIBAWC) August 27, 2026
Sweden vs. Finland
Pelle Larsson took over the scoring column as Sweden defeated Finland, 86-81. The Miami Heat guard finished with 31 points, five rebounds, and finished 9-of-17 from the field.
Lauri Markkanen finished with 11 points, three rebounds and one assist for Finland.
Pelle Larsson drops 31 PTS, as he leads Sweden 🇸🇪 to a crucial victory over Finland away from home 🤯#FIBAWC | #StepItUp pic.twitter.com/FLlozKi5EP
— FIBA Basketball World Cup 🏆 (@FIBAWC) August 27, 2026
China vs. Qatar
Yang Hansen was a force for China, finishing with 15 points and nine rebounds in a dominant 83-57 victory over Qatar.
Strength ✅
Touch ✅
Range ✅
Game feeling ✅Hansen Yang is the absolute full package 💯#FIBAWC pic.twitter.com/vRI1KOQob5
— FIBA Basketball World Cup 🏆 (@FIBAWC) August 27, 2026
Japan vs. Saudi Arabia
A near-perfect shooting performance from Rui Hachimura powered Japan past Saudi Arabia, 106-78. Hachimura scored 29 points, going 11-of-13 from the field and 4-for-4 from the line.
Rui Hachimura gets HOT as Japan cruise to a big W in Jeddah 🔥🇯🇵#FIBAWC x #StepItUp pic.twitter.com/kgAUTgWIdI
— FIBA Basketball World Cup 🏆 (@FIBAWC) August 27, 2026
Germany vs. Netherlands
Dennis Schröder set the tone for Germany’s 99-83 victory over the Netherlands, recording 25 points and six assists on 7-of-11 shooting.
Dennis Schroder is the greatest show in the game ⚡️
23 PTS and 6 AST over Netherlands for another Germany win! pic.twitter.com/ZmmmJWnJRA
— FIBA Basketball World Cup 🏆 (@FIBAWC) August 27, 2026
France vs. Slovenia
Victor Wembanyama propelled France to a dominant 92-67 win, improving to a Group L-best 6-1 record. He recorded 22 points and nine rebounds while shooting 60% from the field.
WEMBY TOOK OFF. 🛸
The captain led his France to a comfortable win over Slovenia, as he registered 22 PTS and 9 REB. pic.twitter.com/JDECzxGe6m
— FIBA Basketball World Cup 🏆 (@FIBAWC) August 27, 2026
Croatia vs. Latvia
The No. 5 pick in the 2015 NBA Draft is back in the NBA, and Mario Hezonja showed exactly why after leading Croatia to a dominant 115-80 win over Latvia. Hezonja erupted for 28 points and seven assists on 8-of-13 shooting.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Karlo Matković was perfect from the field, adding 18 points on 8-of-8 shooting.
Mario Hezonja is READY for the season 🫡
28 PTS, 7 AST, 8/8 2FG, 3 REB & W against Latvia. pic.twitter.com/nxc5Idz5G1
— FIBA Basketball World Cup 🏆 (@FIBAWC) August 27, 2026
