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France U17

06-30 17:00

93 - 57

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Japan U17

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Ended93 - 57

10:00

The match begins

0-0

10:00

The first quarter begins

0-0

10:00

contesting the ball; Serve out of bounds

0-0

09:59

Yang Jiala fought for the ball and gained possession

0-0

09:59

Riku Isoda fought for the ball and lost possession

0-0

09:54

Muera made a mistake while dribbling

0-0

09:42

Hisato Sato missed a pull-up jumper for 2 points

0-0

09:39

Soliman defensively rebounded

0-0

09:29

Sanz missed a step-back jumper from a three-pointer

0-0

09:26

The team grabs offensive rebounds

0-0

09:21

Rikuto Isoda committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throws

0-0

09:21

Tovo Nansi was fouled

0-0

09:21

Tovonansi made the first of two free throws

1-0

09:21

Muera assists

1-0

09:21

Tovo Nansi made his second free throw

2-0

09:15

Ihetu made a mistake while dribbling

2-0

09:15

Muera intercepted the ball

2-0

09:11

Muera dunked

4-0

09:11

Tovo Nansi assisted

4-0

08:51

Eiko Konno missed a three-point jumper

4-0

08:51

The team grabs offensive rebounds

4-0

08:42

Shiratani hit a three-pointer with a pull-up jumper

4-3

08:26

Sands missed a three-point jumper

4-3

08:24

Rikuto Isoda defensively rebounded

4-3

08:21

Tovo Nansi committed a personal foul

4-3

08:21

Rikuto Isoda was fouled

4-3

08:11

Baigu Zhucheng missed a layup with 2 points

4-3

08:11

Sanz cap

4-3

08:08

Yang Gala defensively rebounded

4-3

08:06

Muera scored 2 points with a layup

6-3

08:06

Yang Jiala assisted

6-3

07:50

Hisato Sato scored a 2-point layup

6-5

07:30

Tovo Nansi made a passing error

6-5

07:30

Shirigu Zhucheng stole the ball

6-5

07:17

Hisato Sato missed a fadeaway jumper for two points

6-5

07:15

Rikuto Isoda grabbed offensive rebounds

6-5

07:12

Shiratani Chucheng hit a three-pointer jumper

6-8

07:12

Rikuto Isoda assisted

6-8

06:56

Muera hit a three-pointer

9-8

06:56

Sands assisted the attack

9-8

06:51

Shiratani Zhucheng made a passing error

9-8

06:51

Muera intercepted the ball

9-8

06:38

Sands scored a 2-point layup

11-8

06:30

Eishin Konno made a passing error

11-8

06:30

Soliman stole the ball

11-8

06:25

Soliman made a passing error

11-8

06:25

Substitutions: Soliman, Towonansi; Substitutions: Far, Wunan

11-8

06:25

Substitution: Hisato Hisato, Substitute: Shunsuke Miyazato

11-8

06:07

Shunsuke Miyazato made a dribbling error

11-8

06:07

Muera intercepted the ball

11-8

06:02

Wu Nan scored a 2-point layup

13-8

06:02

Muera assists

13-8

06:02

Shunsuke Miyazato committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent one free throw

13-8

06:02

Wu Nan was fouled

13-8

06:02

Substitution: Muera, substitution: Pudding

13-8

06:02

Wu Nan missed a single free throw

13-8

06:02

Bai Gu Zhucheng defensively rebounded

13-8

05:55

Shiratani Zhucheng scored 2 points on a layup

13-10

05:42

Konno Eixin committed a personal foul

13-10

05:42

Sands was fouled

13-10

05:42

Substitution: Ihetu, Substitution: Fumiya Kurimoto

13-10

05:32

Fall missed a three-point jumper

13-10

05:29

Wu Nan contributed offensive rebounds

13-10

05:26

Wu Nan scored a 2-point layup

15-10

05:02

Shunsuke Miyazato made a passing error

15-10

05:02

Yang Jiala stole the ball

15-10

04:56

Yang Jiala scored a 2-point layup

17-10

04:56

Pudding assists

17-10

04:56

Pause

17-10

04:55

Substitutions: Rikuto Isoda, Shunsuke Miyazato; Substitutions: Hisato Sato, Ihetu

17-10

04:39

Hisato Sato missed a 2-point turnaround jumper

17-10

04:39

Sanz cap

17-10

04:37

Yang Gala defensively rebounded

17-10

04:21

Yang Jiala scored a two-point hook shot

19-10

04:21

Farr assisted the attack

19-10

03:59

Eishin Konno missed a 2-point spin jumper

19-10

03:56

Sands defended the rebound

19-10

03:43

Fumi Kurimoto also committed a personal foul

19-10

03:43

Wu Nan was fouled

19-10

03:43

Substitutions: Sandz, Yanggara; Substitutions: Bongo, Basumba

19-10

03:39

Hisato Sato committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throws

19-10

03:39

Bongo was fouled

19-10

03:39

Bongo made the first of two free throws

20-10

03:39

Farr assisted the attack

20-10

03:39

Bongo missed the second of his two free throws

20-10

03:39

Wu Nan contributed offensive rebounds

20-10

03:36

Pudding hit a three-pointer jumper

23-10

03:36

Wu Nan assisted in the attack

23-10

03:19

Eiko Konno missed a 2-point layup

23-10

03:19

Bongo cap

23-10

03:17

Wu Nan defensively rebounded

23-10

03:14

Fumi Kurimoto also committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throws

23-10

03:14

Fall was fouled

23-10

03:14

Substitution: Fumiya Kurimoto, Substitution: Yuji Kuga

23-10

03:14

Fall missed the first of two free throws

23-10

03:14

Farr made his second free throw

24-10

03:01

Wu Nan committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throws

24-10

03:01

Hisato Sato was fouled

24-10

03:01

Hisato Sato missed the first of two free throws

24-10

03:01

Hisato Sato made his second free throw

24-11

03:01

Substitution: Wu Nan, Substitution: Ngom

24-11

02:48

Konno Eixin committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throws

24-11

02:48

Bongo was fouled

24-11

02:48

Bongo missed the first of his two free throws

24-11

02:48

Bongo made his second free throw

25-11

02:48

Substitutions: Eishin Konno, Yuji Kuga, Hisato Sato; Substitutes: Shunsuke Miyazato, Fumiya Kurimoto, Rikuto Isoda

25-11

02:44

The head coach's challenge was successful

25-11

02:44

Shunsuke Miyazato made a dribbling error

25-11

02:32

Bongo missed a three-point jumper

25-11

02:30

Fall grabbed offensive rebounds

25-11

02:21

Rikuto Isoda committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throws

25-11

02:21

Ngom was fouled

25-11

02:21

Ngom made the first of two free throws

26-11

02:21

Ngom made his second free throw

27-11

02:21

Substitution: Farr, Substitution: Vieira

27-11

02:02

Shunsuke Miyazato hit a three-pointer jumper

27-14

02:02

Ihetu assisted

27-14

01:37

Vieira missed a two-point jumper

27-14

01:33

Bai Gu Zhucheng defensively rebounded

27-14

01:33

Basumba committed an unsportsmanlike foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throws

27-14

01:33

Ihetu was fouled

27-14

01:33

Substitution: Basumba, Substitution: Wu Nan

27-14

01:33

Ihetu made the first of two free throws

27-15

01:33

Ihetu made his second free throw

27-16

01:23

Shiratani Chucheng hit a three-pointer jumper

27-19

01:23

Shunsuke Miyazato assisted

27-19

01:06

Rikuto Isoda committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throws

27-19

01:06

Ngom was fouled

27-19

01:06

N'Gorm missed the first of two free throws

27-19

01:06

Ngom made his second free throw

28-19

01:06

Bongo assists

28-19

01:06

Substitute: Rikuto Isoda, Substitute: Yuji Kuga

28-19

00:50

Shiratani Chucheng hit a three-pointer jumper

28-22

00:50

Fumi Kurimoto also assisted

28-22

00:35

Wu Nan missed a 2-point layup

28-22

00:33

N'Gom grabbed offensive rebounds

28-22

00:28

Wu Nan missed a 2-point layup

28-22

00:27

Wu Nan contributed offensive rebounds

28-22

00:26

Wu Nan scored a 2-point layup

30-22

00:20

Ihetu made a passing error

30-22

00:20

Bongo stole the ball

30-22

00:18

Ihetu committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throws

30-22

00:18

Bongo was fouled

30-22

00:18

Substitutions: Ngom, Pudding; Substitutions: Muera, Basumba

30-22

00:18

Substituted: Fumiya Kurimoto, Substituted: Eishin Konno

30-22

00:18

Bongo missed the first of his two free throws

30-22

00:18

Bongo made the second of his two free throws

31-22

00:05

Vieira committed a personal foul

31-22

00:05

Shunsuke Miyazato was fouled

31-22

00:04

Bai Gu Zhucheng missed a 2-point shot

31-22

00:02

Muera defensively rebounds

31-22

00:01

Bongo's three-point drifting jumper missed

31-22

00:00

End of the first quarter

31-22

Match Info

### Article 1: France U17 vs Japan U17

France 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