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Belgian Cats eliminated in quarterfinals against Germany at World Cup

The Belgian Cats have been eliminated in the quarterfinals of the basketball World Cup after a 74-93 defeat to Germany, despite a strong performance from Emma Meesseman.

10 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Belgian Cats were unable to fulfill their World Cup dreams and have been eliminated in the quarterfinals. Belgium lost 74-93 to the host nation Germany. The match took place at the packed Berlin Arena, with 12,550 spectators in attendance.

Germany proved to be the stronger team and was more efficient in play. Despite the loss, Emma Meesseman was the standout player of the Belgian team, but her efforts could not prevent the elimination.

After the match, Meesseman expressed her frustration, stating that the team did not show the true Belgian Cats. She emphasized that they did not give their all during the game.

Julie Allemand also found the performance disappointing, referring to it as a 'small Belgium' that took to the court. This statement reflects the disillusionment following their exit.

The Belgian team had high expectations for the World Cup, hoping for a medal. This defeat means that the team could not fulfill that ambition.

With this victory, Germany has advanced to the next round of the tournament, while Belgium is left empty-handed. The future of the team and their potential to return to the top are now subjects of discussion.

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