South Sudan defeated Guinea 81-71 in the World Cup on 27 August 2026. The visitors finished ahead in a contest where shooting accuracy proved decisive. Guinea came into the match carrying momentum from recent victories, while South Sudan looked to extend their own run of results.
Guinea's last five outings included wins against Tunisia, Nigeria and Rwanda, alongside defeats to Mali and a narrow loss to Libya. South Sudan's recent form showed a heavy victory over Cape Verde, but also losses to Cameroon, Senegal and Angola. Both sides arrived with mixed records heading into this World Cup fixture.
The statistics tell the story of efficiency over volume. South Sudan made 32 of 86 field goals compared to Guinea's 23 from 73 attempts. The visitors also recorded 23 assists to Guinea's 20, and committed fewer turnovers with eight against twelve. Three-point shooting was closer, with Guinea hitting ten from 38 attempts and South Sudan eight from 35.
Guinea dominated the glass with 44 rebounds to South Sudan's 47, though the difference was marginal. The hosts managed only one block while the visitors recorded seven. Personal fouls were called against 18 players for Guinea and 23 for South Sudan, suggesting a physical contest without losing control.
The result gives South Sudan a positive outcome in their World Cup campaign. Guinea's recent winning sequence came to an end, while the visitors added another victory to their record. The margin of ten points reflected a game where both teams scored freely but South Sudan maintained consistency when it mattered.
