Romania secured an important 80-72 road victory over North Macedonia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup European Qualifiers on August 3, 2025. In a hard-fought qualifier, Romania's composure in the final minutes proved decisive as they executed their offense efficiently and got key stops to close out the game. The match was tightly contested throughout, with several lead changes before Romania established a slight cushion in the fourth quarter that they managed to protect. The result had significant implications for the qualifying group standings, keeping Romania's hopes of reaching the next World Cup alive. Romania's experienced international players made critical plays down the stretch to seal the win.