Turkey vs Argentina, FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament, Today Match Prediction

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Turkey

Turkey Women pulled off an huge upset in the round one clash against Canada Women with a two point win (71-69). A tightly contested game, where Turkey started strong in the first half and took a 15 point lead at half time and they managed to hold onto it for the rest of the game. 

Türkiye relied on efficient interior scoring and dominant rim protection to stay competitive against Canada. The team shot an impressive 59.1% on two-point attempts and controlled the glass with 47 total rebounds. Defensively, they were formidable, recording 6 blocks to deter opponents in the paint. However, their perimeter game struggled, hitting only 11.8% from three-point range.

Kennedy Burke anchored the team with a massive double-double, recording 16 points and 11 rebounds. Sevgi Uzun provided high-efficiency scoring from the backcourt, contributing 12 points on 60% shooting while adding 4 rebounds and 3 assists to keep the offense moving.

Argentina

Argentina Women lost their round one clash against Australia Women by 26 points with the end scoreline being 65-91. Despite starting the game on a really close terms with Australia having a narrow four point lead after the 1st quarter. Argentina lost the momentum in the 2nd and 4th quarters this loss also hinders their point differential. 

Argentina leaned heavily on their perimeter game in the game against Australia, finding success from deep while struggling with interior consistency. The team displayed great active hands on defense, collecting 12 steals, and moved the ball well with 17 assists. While they shot a respectable 75% from the free-throw line, they were hindered by 24 personal fouls and a lack of rim protection, finishing the game with 0 blocks.

Julieta Mungo was a major bright spot, scoring 17 points on a blistering 5/10 from three-point range. Melisa Gretter acted as the team's engine, filling the stat sheet with 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals, providing high-level playmaking and defensive energy throughout her 25 minutes on the floor.

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Turkey vs Argentina Match Prediction & Analysis

Turkey Women battle out against Argentina Women in the round 2 clash of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament on Thursday, 12th March. The venue for this match Group A clash is Turkcell Basketball Development Centre, Türkiye (TUR) and the scheduled start time is 23:00 PM IST.

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Winning Prediction

Türkiye Women is expected to win due to their massive rebounding advantage and interior efficiency. Their ability to dominate the paint and block shots contrasts sharply with their opponent's lack of size and rim protection.

Türkiye Women to win and cover the spread (-20.5)

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