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Israel Nearly Overcomes 22-Point Deficit but Falls to Germany 92-86 in World Cup Qualifier

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Israel Nearly Overcomes 22-Point Deficit but Falls to Germany 92-86 in World Cup Qualifier
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First reported by Ynet · 4 hours ago

What happened

Israel lost 92-86 to Germany in a 2026 World Cup qualifier after trailing by 22 points but rallying late in the game. Yam Madar scored a career-high 31 points, and Kadin Carrington added 21, but Israel's comeback fell short in the final minutes in Germany.

  • 01Israel lost 92-86 to Germany in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match.
  • 02Israel trailed by 22 points entering the fourth quarter but reduced the deficit to seven.
  • 03Yam Madar scored a career-high 31 points for Israel, with Kadin Carrington adding 21.
  • 04Germany controlled the game early and maintained a strong lead through three quarters.
  • 05Israel's late defensive pressure and scoring surge were not enough to overcome Germany.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israel Nearly Overcomes 22-Point Deficit but Falls to Germany 92-86 in World Cup Qualifier
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israel Nearly Overcomes 22-Point Deficit but Falls to Germany 92-86 in World Cup Qualifier
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israel Faces Tough Odds to Advance After Loss to Germany in World Basketball Qualifiers
N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israel Faces Tough Odds to Advance After Loss to Germany in World Basketball Qualifiers
YnetCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago
Israel Faces Germany in Key 2027 World Cup Qualifier Match

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