Poland basketball routs Israel 106–86, one win away from 2027 World Cup

Poland's basketball team defeated Israel 106–86 in Riga in the second phase of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers, recording their seventh consecutive win. The team coached by Igor Milicić remains unbeaten throughout the qualification campaign and sits above the current world champions in the standings. They can clinch their World Cup berth as early as Sunday when they host Germany.