France continued their strong qualifying campaign with a 98-79 victory over Hungary in a FIBA Basketball World Cup European Qualifier on March 2, 2026. The French team's athleticism and depth were on full display as they overpowered Hungary in the second half to pull away. Hungary kept the score respectable for a while, but France's talent eventually created an insurmountable gap. The win further cemented France's position at the top of their qualifying group. For Hungary, the result was a tough lesson against one of the world's best national teams.