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Israel Basketball Team Falls to Germany, Jeopardizing World Cup Qualification
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First reported by N12 · Jul 4, 2026
What happened
Israel's basketball team lost 92-86 to Germany in a World Cup qualifier in Riga, dropping to third place in their group and complicating their chances of advancing. Yam Madar scored a career-high 31 points, but Israel fell behind early and could not recover. The team now faces a critical upcoming match against Croatia to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
- 01Israel lost 92-86 to Germany in a World Cup qualifying game in Riga.
- 02Yam Madar scored a career-high 31 points despite the team's loss.
- 03Israel trails Germany early and never overcame a double-digit deficit.
- 04The team holds a 3-2 record, placing third in Group E.
- 05Israel's next game against Croatia is crucial for World Cup qualification.
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Now 14Right · HebrewJul 4, 2026
Israel Basketball Team Falls to Germany, Jeopardizing World Cup Qualification
N12Center · HebrewJul 4, 2026
Israel's National Basketball Team Struggles in World Cup Qualifiers After Loss to Germany
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 4, 2026
Israel's National Basketball Team Struggles in World Cup Qualifiers After Loss to Germany
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