On August 21st, the qualifying matches for the 2026 Women’s Basketball World Cup continue. In Group A of the Mexico zone, Venezuela faces Mali.
This tournament has two zones, the Mexico zone and the Rwanda zone, with 8 teams in each zone divided into two groups. The competition in the qualifiers is fierce, as only the champion of each zone can secure a spot in the Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifiers. Alongside Venezuela and Mali in the same group are South Korea and the Czech Republic. In the same zone, Group B consists of Mexico, Mozambique, New Zealand, and Montenegro.
According to the latest world rankings, Venezuela is ranked 36th, the lowest in their group, but they still have considerable strength. In their opening match against South Korea, Venezuela successfully turned the game around to win. Against South Korea, Venezuela was at a disadvantage in the first half but managed to reverse the situation in the second half, winning 84-78. Perez scored 22 points, Warren 19 points, and Heli 17 points.
Mali, ranked 20th in the world, failed to demonstrate their expected strength in their opening match, suffering a crushing 63-84 defeat to the Czech Republic, who are ranked 23rd globally. With this opening defeat, Mali’s path to advancement has become very difficult, leaving them with no room for error. However, given their current form, it will be challenging for them to achieve victory, likely leading to a second consecutive loss.
This is the second match for both teams in the group stage. Currently, in the group, Venezuela and the Czech Republic both won their opening matches, while Mali and South Korea lost theirs. This encounter between Venezuela and Mali is also crucial, and it is believed that both teams will give it their all.
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