Greece managed a hard-earned 76-68 road victory against Portugal in their FIBA World Cup European Qualifier on December 1, 2025. The match result was secured in the final quarter after Greece weathered a strong challenge from a resilient Portuguese side playing at home. Portugal's energetic defense and home crowd kept them within striking distance for three quarters, even taking a brief lead in the third. Greece's experience and size advantage finally told in the closing period, as they went on a 12-2 run keyed by defensive stops and inside scoring. Portugal's offense went cold at the worst possible time, managing only 12 points in the final ten minutes. The focus point was Greece's control of the rebounding battle, which limited Portugal to one shot per possession down the stretch. This win kept Greece on track in their qualification group, while Portugal's valiant effort ultimately ended without points. The Greek manager noted the difficulty of playing in Lisbon but was happy with the professional finish.