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Canada's Trae Bell-Haynes (2) battles with Bahamas’ Jaraum Burrows (15) during first half FIBA World Cup qualifiers action in Toronto on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eduardo Lima
By The Canadian Press

Canada earns 86-66 FIBA World Cup Americas qualifying win over Panama

Aug 27, 2026 | 10:54 PM

PANAMA CITY — Trae Bell-Haynes led the way with 18 points and 11 assists as Canada defeated Panama 86-66 in FIBA World Cup Americas qualiyfing action on Thursday.

Marcus Carr added 15 points and 12 assists for fifth-ranked Canada, which improved to 7-0 and sits atop Group F.

Kelly Olynyk, the only active NBA player in Canada’s lineup for this game, had eight points and five rebounds.

Luis Rodriguez Jr. led 56th-ranked Panama with 17 points, six rebounds and five steals.

The three best teams in each of the two remaining groups and the best overall fourth-place team will qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Qatar.

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The Canadians will next host eighth-ranked Argentina in Quebec City on Monday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 27, 2026.

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