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SportsPublished: 3 July 2026 at 21:36

Estonia dominates Slovenia, boosts World Cup qualification hopes

Estonia's basketball team defeated Slovenia 93-62 in Tallinn during the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, significantly improving their chances of reaching the final tournament for the first time.

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Estonian basketball players recorded a dominant victory on Tuesday evening in Tallinn, beating Slovenia 93-62 in the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The Slovenian team was missing several key players.

This win is particularly significant for Estonia as it greatly enhances their chances of qualifying for the World Cup finals for the first time in history. The match was part of the third qualifying window and was played in front of a full arena.

After this game, Estonia leads Group H with a 3-2 record and a +28 point difference, ahead of Slovenia who also have 3-2 but a +21. The other teams in the group are Czech Republic (2-2, -20) and Sweden (1-3, -29).

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