Author of an unprecedented feat on Saturday against the United States, France will challenge its arch-enemy, Spain in the final of the U19 World Cup. This will be to follow from 7:50 p.m. on the team channel and on Youtube.
It will be a reunion since the two nations were in the same group in the first round, and the teammates of the prodigy Izan Almansa won 88-69 against the Bleuets. For Spain, it’s about winning the first U19 world title since 1999, while France have simply never been world champions.
Avenge the gang at Wembanyama
Les Bleuets also remain on a bronze medal in 2019, then a silver medal in 2021. Two years ago, Victor Wembanyama and his partners lost 83-81 in the final against the United States of Chet Holmgren and Kenny Lofton Jr.
To win this first world trophy, France will rely on the two Zaccharie, Perrin and Risacher, both promised to the NBA. At their side, Melvin Ajinça (19 pts / m), Alexandre Bouzidi (5.8 pds /) or Alexandre Sarr (1.8 ct / m).
