Jeddah, Muharram 20, 1448 AH corresponding to July 5, 2026, SPA – The Qatari national basketball team defeated the host Saudi national team 76-73 in the match that brought them together today at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, as part of the final round of the third window of the Asian qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The match saw the Saudi national team dominate for most of its periods, finishing the first quarter ahead 18-17, before continuing its lead at the end of the first half 33-32. In the third quarter, the Greens strengthened their advantage and extended the gap to 54-47, but the Qatari team managed to come back in the fourth and final quarter, benefiting from improved offensive and defensive performance, to decide the match in its favor 76-73 with the final whistle. // End // 22:50 T M 0166