The match beginsThe first quarter beginscontesting the ball; Serve out of bounds
Yang Jiala fought for the ball and gained possession
Riku Isoda fought for the ball and lost possessionMuera made a mistake while dribblingHisato Sato missed a pull-up jumper for 2 pointsSoliman defensively reboundedSanz missed a step-back jumper from a three-pointerThe team grabs offensive reboundsRikuto Isoda committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsTovo Nansi was fouledTovonansi made the first of two free throwsMuera assistsTovo Nansi made his second free throwIhetu made a mistake while dribblingMuera intercepted the ballMuera dunkedTovo Nansi assistedEiko Konno missed a three-point jumperThe team grabs offensive reboundsShiratani hit a three-pointer with a pull-up jumperSands missed a three-point jumperRikuto Isoda defensively reboundedTovo Nansi committed a personal foulRikuto Isoda was fouledBaigu Zhucheng missed a layup with 2 pointsSanz capYang Gala defensively reboundedMuera scored 2 points with a layupYang Jiala assistedHisato Sato scored a 2-point layupTovo Nansi made a passing errorShirigu Zhucheng stole the ballHisato Sato missed a fadeaway jumper for two pointsRikuto Isoda grabbed offensive reboundsShiratani Chucheng hit a three-pointer jumperRikuto Isoda assistedMuera hit a three-pointerSands assisted the attackShiratani Zhucheng made a passing errorMuera intercepted the ballSands scored a 2-point layupEishin Konno made a passing errorSoliman stole the ballSoliman made a passing errorSubstitutions: Soliman, Towonansi; Substitutions: Far, WunanSubstitution: Hisato Hisato, Substitute: Shunsuke MiyazatoShunsuke Miyazato made a dribbling errorMuera intercepted the ballWu Nan scored a 2-point layupMuera assistsShunsuke Miyazato committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent one free throwWu Nan was fouledSubstitution: Muera, substitution: PuddingWu Nan missed a single free throwBai Gu Zhucheng defensively reboundedShiratani Zhucheng scored 2 points on a layupKonno Eixin committed a personal foulSands was fouledSubstitution: Ihetu, Substitution: Fumiya KurimotoFall missed a three-point jumperWu Nan contributed offensive reboundsWu Nan scored a 2-point layupShunsuke Miyazato made a passing errorYang Jiala stole the ballYang Jiala scored a 2-point layupPudding assistsPauseSubstitutions: Rikuto Isoda, Shunsuke Miyazato; Substitutions: Hisato Sato, IhetuHisato Sato missed a 2-point turnaround jumperSanz capYang Gala defensively reboundedYang Jiala scored a two-point hook shotFarr assisted the attackEishin Konno missed a 2-point spin jumperSands defended the reboundFumi Kurimoto also committed a personal foulWu Nan was fouledSubstitutions: Sandz, Yanggara; Substitutions: Bongo, BasumbaHisato Sato committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsBongo was fouledBongo made the first of two free throwsFarr assisted the attackBongo missed the second of his two free throwsWu Nan contributed offensive reboundsPudding hit a three-pointer jumperWu Nan assisted in the attackEiko Konno missed a 2-point layupBongo capWu Nan defensively reboundedFumi Kurimoto also committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsFall was fouledSubstitution: Fumiya Kurimoto, Substitution: Yuji KugaFall missed the first of two free throwsFarr made his second free throwWu Nan committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsHisato Sato was fouledHisato Sato missed the first of two free throwsHisato Sato made his second free throwSubstitution: Wu Nan, Substitution: NgomKonno Eixin committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsBongo was fouledBongo missed the first of his two free throwsBongo made his second free throwSubstitutions: Eishin Konno, Yuji Kuga, Hisato Sato; Substitutes: Shunsuke Miyazato, Fumiya Kurimoto, Rikuto IsodaThe head coach's challenge was successfulShunsuke Miyazato made a dribbling errorBongo missed a three-point jumperFall grabbed offensive reboundsRikuto Isoda committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsNgom was fouledNgom made the first of two free throwsNgom made his second free throwSubstitution: Farr, Substitution: VieiraShunsuke Miyazato hit a three-pointer jumperIhetu assistedVieira missed a two-point jumperBai Gu Zhucheng defensively reboundedBasumba committed an unsportsmanlike foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsIhetu was fouledSubstitution: Basumba, Substitution: Wu NanIhetu made the first of two free throwsIhetu made his second free throwShiratani Chucheng hit a three-pointer jumperShunsuke Miyazato assistedRikuto Isoda committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsNgom was fouledN'Gorm missed the first of two free throwsNgom made his second free throwBongo assistsSubstitute: Rikuto Isoda, Substitute: Yuji KugaShiratani Chucheng hit a three-pointer jumperFumi Kurimoto also assistedWu Nan missed a 2-point layupN'Gom grabbed offensive reboundsWu Nan missed a 2-point layupWu Nan contributed offensive reboundsWu Nan scored a 2-point layupIhetu made a passing errorBongo stole the ballIhetu committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsBongo was fouledSubstitutions: Ngom, Pudding; Substitutions: Muera, BasumbaSubstituted: Fumiya Kurimoto, Substituted: Eishin KonnoBongo missed the first of his two free throwsBongo made the second of his two free throwsVieira committed a personal foulShunsuke Miyazato was fouledBai Gu Zhucheng missed a 2-point shotMuera defensively reboundsBongo's three-point drifting jumper missedEnd of the first quarterFrance U17 Overpowers Japan in FIBA U17 World Cup Opener
France U17 opened its campaign in the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup with a commanding 93-57 victory over Japan U17 on June 30, 2026. The Ghent arena saw Les Bleus juniors impose their physicality and depth from the opening tip, never allowing Japan to find an offensive rhythm.
Match Overview
France's size and defensive pressure were the story of the game. They held Japan to just 57 points on 34% shooting from the field, while converting 48% of their own attempts. The home side (in a neutral venue) erupted for 30 points in the third quarter to blow the game wide open after a competitive first half.
Key Moments
- First quarter control: France opened with a 22-12 run, using full-court pressure to force early turnovers.
- Second quarter resistance: Japan trimmed the deficit to nine (38-29) at halftime behind scrappy defense and transition buckets.
- Third quarter explosion: The French broke the game open with a 30-14 push, sparked by a 9-0 run to start the second half.
- Runaway finish: France coasted in the fourth quarter, emptying the bench while maintaining a 36-point margin.
Standout Performers
For France, point guard Lucas Traoré orchestrated the offense with 18 points and 8 assists, while forward Malick Diallo dominated the glass with 14 rebounds and 4 blocks. Shooting guard Hugo Lefèvre added 16 points on 7-of-10 shooting.
Japan's leading scorer was Yuto Tanaka, who managed 15 points despite heavy defensive attention, but the team lacked a secondary scoring threat. Center Riku Suzuki grabbed 9 rebounds but was limited to 6 points by France's interior size.
Impact on the Tournament
The victory places France atop Group A early, signaling their intent as a medal contender. Japan will need to regroup quickly with a tough group-stage schedule ahead. France's balance on both ends suggests they could be one of the teams to watch in the knockout rounds.
Game Statistics
- Field goal percentage: France 48% – Japan 34%
- Rebounds: France 52 – Japan 36
- Turnovers: France 12 – Japan 19
- Points in paint: France 46 – Japan 24
- Fast-break points: France 22 – Japan 8
France U17 vs Japan U17 Live Score, Stats & Results
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