Portugal beats Denmark in Euro 2027 qualification

The Portuguese women's basketball team started the second qualifying phase for the 2027 European Championship with a victory over Denmark, winning 79-62 in Gentofte. They led at halftime with a score of 42-32, dominating the second quarter 29-7. The team, aiming for a consecutive appearance in the Eurobasket after their debut in 2025, will face Hungary next, who ranked eighth in the 2026 World Cup. The top two teams from this group will qualify for the final phase of the Eurobasket, scheduled for June 16-27, 2027, in Belgium, Finland, Lithuania, and Sweden.