Norway continued their positive form in qualification with a 76-67 home triumph over Bulgaria on February 28, 2026. The victory was built on a robust defensive effort that contained Bulgaria's offensive threats and provided a platform for Norway's own scoring. In a physical and tightly-contested game, Norway managed to create a slight advantage by halftime and gradually extended it in the second half. Bulgaria fought to stay within touching distance, but Norway's control of the rebounding battle and timely three-point shooting kept them ahead. The final score of 76-67 gave Norway another valuable two points, solidifying their position as a serious contender to advance from the group, while Bulgaria's campaign suffered a setback.