Slovenia beat Hungary 92-77 in a World Cup fixture on 30 August 2026. The hosts opened their campaign with a statement win after back-to-back losses to France and Montenegro. Hungary came in having won their last three games and looked to match Slovenia's pace early on.
And here's the thing — Slovenia's advantage came from the perimeter. They made 13 three-pointers to Hungary's seven while shooting 60 per cent from the field overall. Hungary managed 55 per cent but simply couldn't keep up with the volume of shots.
To be fair, Hungary's transition game had promise. They recorded 13 assists compared to Slovenia's 24, showing sharper ball movement in parts. But they only grabbed 18 rebounds against Slovenia's 37, which meant second-chance opportunities slipped away.
The statistics tell a straightforward story. Slovenia took 60 shots and converted 29, while Hungary took 55 and hit 25. Both sides made 27 free throws, but Slovenia's 19 successful attempts versus Hungary's 20 barely moved the needle on such a wide margin.
By then, the game had settled into a pattern. Slovenia's 24 assists and 16 offensive rebounds showed they understood how to create space and extend possessions. Hungary's 11 turnovers were fewer than Slovenia's 14, but it wasn't enough to close the gap.
The result puts Slovenia on top of their group with momentum shifting in their favour. Hungary will need to find another gear if they want to challenge the hosts in the next round.
