Gilas Breaks 13-Year Iran Jinx in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
![Kai Sotto posted 13 points and 16 rebounds as his strong interior presence helped Gilas Pilipinas handle Iran's physical frontline. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design582-400x200.png)
Gilas Pilipinas ended a 13-year drought against Iran with a 68-56 victory, completing a perfect Window 4 sweep in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.