Kosovo earned an 83-76 home victory against Ireland in a FIBA Basketball World Cup European Qualifier on February 23, 2024. The win was essential for Kosovo's campaign, as they held off a determined Irish team to secure two important points in the group table. Kosovo leveraged their home-court advantage and a strong performance from their backcourt to build a lead, but Ireland fought back to make it a close game in the fourth quarter. Key defensive stops and timely scoring in the final two minutes allowed Kosovo to seal the victory. The result kept Kosovo in contention in a tough qualifying group, while Ireland's valiant effort on the road ultimately ended in a defeat that complicated their path forward.