Iceland pulled off a stunning 86-85 upset victory over European giants Lithuania in a FIBA World Cup Qualifier on February 28, 2026. This historic match result was sealed by a game-winning basket in the final seconds, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. Lithuania controlled much of the game, leading by as many as 12 points in the third quarter. Iceland mounted a furious comeback in the fourth, fueled by relentless three-point shooting. The game see-sawed in the final minute, with Lithuania hitting a go-ahead three-pointer with ten seconds remaining. Iceland advanced the ball quickly and found their star guard, who drove and finished a difficult layup over two defenders as time expired. The standout performance was Iceland's collective heart and shooting accuracy from deep. This monumental win provided a massive boost to Iceland's qualification hopes and will be remembered as one of the greatest in their basketball history. The Lithuanian coach credited Iceland's never-say-die attitude in his post-match remarks.