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Victor Wembanyama to return to French national team on FIBA World Cup qualifying roster
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Gavin Patrick , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama will return to lead France in international basketball. FIBA confirmed this weekend that the star center has been named to his home country’s 15-man roster for the upcoming 2027 World Cup qualifying window in August, with games set against Slovenia an...
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Key takeaway FIBA confirmed this weekend that the star center has been named to his home country’s 15-man roster for the upcoming 2027 World Cup qualifying window in August, with games set against Slovenia and Sweden.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The return of Victor Wembanyama to the French national team has significant implications for San Antonio Spurs fans, who have grown accustomed to watching the superstar center lead their team to success. With Wembanyama's participation in the FIBA World Cup qualifying window, locals will be keeping a close eye on his performance, particularly given his recent max contract extension with the Spurs. The fact that Wembanyama will be joining forces with NBA veterans Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier adds to the excitement, as fans will be eager to see how this trio performs on the international stage. As France competes against Slovenia and Sweden, San Antonio will be watching with interest, knowing that Wembanyama's experience and success with the national team can only benefit the Spurs in the long run. With the Spurs' preseason schedule recently released, fans will be looking forward to seeing Wembanyama back in action in San Antonio soon.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama will return to lead France in international basketball. FIBA confirmed this weekend that the star center has been named to his home country’s 15-man roster for the upcoming 2027 World Cup qualifying window in August, with games set against Slovenia an...
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