North Macedonia secured a hard-fought 79-70 home victory over Luxembourg in Europe Basketball Championship qualifying action on February 28, 2026. The win was essential for North Macedonia's campaign, as they managed to hold off a resilient Luxembourg side that challenged them until the final minutes. The home team started strongly but found Luxembourg difficult to shake, with the visitors keeping the score close through three quarters. In the final period, North Macedonia's defense tightened and key baskets from their star players finally created the separation needed to clinch the victory. The nine-point margin, 79-70, provided North Macedonia with another two points in the group table, maintaining their push for a top spot, while Luxembourg's valiant effort ultimately ended in defeat.