Belgium secured a victory over Türkiye in their Group C opening game at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin.
Key facts
- •The match took place at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin.
- •Belgium led 26-24 after the first quarter.
- •Türkiye held a 45-44 lead at halftime before Belgium pulled away.
- •Julie Vanloo and Emma Meesseman combined for 39 points for Belgium.
- •Türkiye is scheduled to play Australia on Sunday for their second Group C game.
Belgium defeated Türkiye 89-75 in their Group C opener at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup held at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin. While Türkiye held a narrow lead at halftime, Belgium took control in the third quarter to secure the win.
By the numbers
Match progression and key performances
The game began with a closely contested first quarter, ending 26-24 in favor of Belgium. Türkiye briefly took a 45-44 lead into halftime behind the efforts of Goksen Fitik and Sevgi Uzun. However, Belgium regained momentum in the third quarter, limiting Türkiye to nine points while building a 17-point lead heading into the final period. Julie Vanloo and Emma Meesseman led the Belgian offense, combining for 39 points. Despite 10 points from Türkiye's Tilbe Senyurek Arslan off the bench in the fourth quarter, Belgium maintained its double-digit lead to finish the game.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Sport.
