Sweden earned an important 79-69 away victory against Estonia in their FIBA Basketball World Cup European Qualifier on March 2, 2026. The final score reflects a strong second-half performance from the Swedish side, who pulled away after a closely fought first half to claim the win. Estonia started strong, leveraging home-court advantage to take a slim lead after the first quarter. Sweden's defense tightened considerably in the second period, creating turnovers that fueled a decisive run. By the start of the fourth quarter, Sweden had built a comfortable lead that Estonia could not seriously threaten, despite a late surge. The key incident was Sweden's dominance on the boards, which led to numerous second-chance points and stifled Estonia's offensive rhythm. This result provided Sweden with valuable points in the group standings, enhancing their qualification prospects while making Estonia's path more difficult. The Swedish coach commended his team's defensive intensity and poise on the road.