The Sweetest Support Before France: Natalija, Ognjena, and Ignjat Back Dad Jokić!

Pulse Sports Team 19:16 - 20 August 2026

The Serbian national basketball team plays a friendly match against France at 8 PM in the Belgrade Arena, and Nikola Jokić received the best possible support ahead of the big game.

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Accompanying the Serbian basketball superstar in the Arena were his wife Natalija, daughter Ognjena, and son Ignjat, all present to support Jokić ahead of the clash with France. Ognjena, Nikola and Natalija Jokić's first child, was born in September 2021, while their son Ignjat arrived in November 2024.

Serbia faces a significant test against one of Europe's strongest national teams. The Belgrade crowd will also witness a direct showdown between two of today's premier basketball players – Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama. Wembanyama and Jokić last met in national team colors in July 2024 in Lyon, where Serbia emerged victorious with a 79-67 score. In that game, Jokić recorded 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Wembanyama contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Rosters

Serbia: Dangubić, Jović, Đurišić, Dobrić, Jokić, Lakić, Gudurić, Tanasković, Davidovac, Avramović, Milutinov, Novak

France: Francisco, Hifi, Fournier, Noua, Tarpey, Gobert, Wembanyama, Hoard, Raynaud, Ajayi, Strazel, Boutellier

Fans at the Belgrade Arena can anticipate a top-tier basketball spectacle and an excellent prelude to the challenges awaiting the Serbian national team in their quest for World Cup qualification.