On September 8th, the frenzy of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 continued, with the France vs. Georgia matchup becoming the center of attention. Ultimately, Georgia defeated France 80-70 , advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time in history and pulling off another major upset.

Georgia dominated the game almost entirely, allowing France to take the lead for only four minutes. France trailed by nine points in the fourth quarter, but three consecutive three-pointers tied the score at 66. In the clutch, a decisive three-pointer from Shengelia and three free throws from Baldwin secured the victory, 74-68 .

The best player of the game was Baldwin, who scored a EuroBasket career-high 24 points, shooting 8-for-10 from the field with exceptional efficiency. Shengelia also contributed 24 points, and the two combined to power Georgia's offense. Statistically, Georgia made 10 of 18 three- pointers , while France only made 6 of 36. This significant difference in shooting percentage determined the outcome of the game.

For Georgia, this victory was not only a breakthrough but also a milestone. They will face Finland, which also made a surprise advance, in the quarterfinals. Coach Žigić kept his team focused for 40 minutes, maintaining their tactical execution even during France's counterattack.

Despite missing key players like Wimbayama, Gobert, and Fournier, France was considered a medal contender. However, they failed to reach the top eight for the second time in nearly 25 years. Francisco scored 14 points, but it wasn't enough to change the outcome.