Portugal with historic victory in Spain in basketball World Cup qualifier
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Portugal with historic victory in Spain in basketball World Cup qualifier

SAPO Notícias28 August 2026 at 22:11

The Portuguese basketball team achieved a historic victory by defeating Spain 95-89 in Zaragoza. This result marks the first time Portugal has managed to beat the Spanish in official basketball games.

The game was part of Group I of the second phase of qualification for the 2027 World Cup. The Portuguese team took to the court with great determination and managed to secure this expressive victory against one of the competition's favorites.

The 95-89 result reflects a balanced and competitive match, where Portugal managed to impose their game throughout the entire encounter. This victory represents an important milestone in the history of Portuguese basketball.

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