Côte d'Ivoire delivered a dominant performance, crushing the Democratic Republic of Congo 96-59 in the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers on March 1, 2026. Building on their momentum from a win over Senegal, the Ivorians left no doubt in a one-sided contest where their offensive firepower was on full display. Côte d'Ivoire raced out to an early lead and never looked back, sharing the ball beautifully and shooting at a high percentage from both inside and outside the arc. Congo DR struggled to find any offensive consistency against a swarming Ivorian defense. This massive victory significantly boosts Côte d'Ivoire's point differential, a key factor in the qualification standings.