Serbia saw off Iceland 102:73 in a World Cup match on 28 August 2026. The hosts made it three wins from their last four games, though the margin of victory was wider than anyone expected. And here's the thing — this wasn't the tight contest the recent results might have suggested.
What stood out immediately was the shooting. Serbia hit 42 field goals and 14 three-pointers, while Iceland managed just 26 field goals and two from distance. The disparity in outside shooting was stark, and by then it was clear the game was slipping away from the visitors. Serbia's 39 three-point attempts against Iceland's 17 told the story without needing further explanation.
The rebounding battle tilted heavily in Serbia's favour too. They grabbed 42 boards to Iceland's 22, with 23 offensive rebounds giving them second chances. To be fair, Iceland did collect 17 defensive rebounds and had two blocks, but those efforts couldn't stem the tide. Serbia's 10 steals versus Iceland's 4 also showed who controlled the pace.
Both sides took their fair share of fouls, with Serbia committing 21 and Iceland 16. The free throw line told another tale: Serbia converted 4 of 8 attempts while Iceland made 19 of 21. Still, those 19 points from the stripe couldn't bridge the gap created in open play. Serbia's 29 assists compared with Iceland's 15 showed better ball movement throughout.
The result leaves Serbia on a good run after losing to France 90:91 on 23 August and beating them 90:87 two days earlier. Iceland's recent form has been mixed, with losses to Britain and Slovenia among their last five games. This match ended a barren spell for Serbia in terms of convincing victories, and the 29-point difference will give the coaching staff plenty to discuss.
