Iceland fell to Slovenia 79-87 in their FIBA EuroBasket 2025 group stage match on September 2nd. Slovenia, led by their star talent, secured an eight-point victory to start their tournament campaign on a positive note. Iceland competed fiercely, using their energetic play to stay within striking distance for three quarters. However, Slovenia's individual quality and execution in half-court sets eventually created separation in the final period. A key run midway through the fourth quarter, fueled by defensive pressure and fast-break points, extended Slovenia's lead to double digits, a margin Iceland could not overcome despite a late surge. The match result solidified Slovenia's status as a group favorite, while Iceland demonstrated they could be a tricky opponent despite the loss.