PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES — August 30, 2026
What a night for Philippine basketball! ๐ต๐ญ๐ฅ Gilas Pilipinas defeated Iran, 68–56, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, completing a memorable sweep of its two home games in the fourth window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.
After the thrilling 82–81 overtime victory over Jordan, Gilas returned to the court with another difficult challenge against a strong Iranian team. This time, the Filipinos delivered a determined performance and finished the night with a convincing 12-point victory.
๐ฅ KAI SOTTO LEADS THE WAY
Kai Sotto was outstanding inside, producing a monster 13-point, 16-rebound double-double while helping Gilas control the boards.
Dwight Ramos also stepped up with 16 points and 7 rebounds, providing important scoring and energy throughout the game.
The victory was a true team effort, with Gilas showing patience, defensive intensity, and the trademark Filipino PUSO.
๐ต๐ญ A STATEMENT WIN AT HOME
Iran came into the game as one of Asia's established basketball powers, but Gilas refused to be intimidated. After falling behind early, the Philippines fought its way back and eventually took control of the game.
The victory improved Gilas Pilipinas to 4–4 in the qualifiers, keeping the Philippines firmly in the fight for a top-three finish in Group E and a place in the 2027 FIBA World Cup.
More than just another win, this was a statement from an all-Filipino Gilas Pilipinas squad.
๐ FINAL SCORE
๐ต๐ญ GILAS PILIPINAS — 68
๐ฎ๐ท IRAN — 56
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Date: August 30, 2026
๐ Venue: Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, Philippines
๐ Competition: FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers — Second Round, Group E
Congratulations, Gilas Pilipinas! ๐ต๐ญ๐
From the opening tip to the final buzzer, the team showed that when Filipinos come together with determination, discipline, and PUSO, anything is possible.
MABUHAY ANG GILAS PILIPINAS! ๐ต๐ญ๐ฅ
PUSO! LAKAS! LABAN PILIPINAS! ๐❤️๐๐
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