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Victor Wembanyama made his triumphant return as captain of the French national team, dropping 22 points in just 21 minutes against Slovenia to lead France to a commanding 92-67 win. The victory puts France atop Group L in the FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers, with Wembanyama dominating the game while adding 9 rebounds and a block — even without Luka Dončić on the Slovenian roster. He embraced the leadership role with humor, joking, “Who else but me has that responsibility?” Coach Frédéric Fauthoux praised his impact, calling him the catalyst for momentum. Supporting performances came from Maxime Raynaud and Matthew Strazel (13 points each) and Rudy Gobert (9 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks), showcasing France’s depth and size. With one more qualifier against Sweden this weekend, France is poised to secure a spot at next summer’s World Cup in Qatar.

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