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Israel eliminated from World Cup qualifying after 85-70 loss

9/1/2026

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Israel's national basketball team was eliminated from World Cup qualifying after a 85-70 loss to Latvia.
Yam Madar led Israel with 15 points and Netanel Artzi added 11 in the Latvia game.
Coach Ariel Beit Halachmi blamed foul trouble and missing leading players for the momentum shift.
Roman Sorkin said the team has no excuses and must improve its play.

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Israel's national basketball team was eliminated from World Cup qualifying after a 85-70 loss to Latvia.
Yam Madar led Israel with 15 points and Netanel Artzi added 11 in the Latvia game.
Coach Ariel Beit Halachmi blamed foul trouble and missing leading players for the momentum shift.
Roman Sorkin said the team has no excuses and must improve its play.