MUNICH (Germany) - We head into the final day of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers First Round with just two of the four tickets to the next stage punched.
Austria and Switzerland are assured of their place in the Second Round with two more tickets remaining.
The three group winners advance alongside the best-ranked runner-up from across the three groups - with results against the fourth-placed side in Group A removed for a fair comparison.
Group A
# | TEAM | GP | W | L | +/- | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 135 | 10 | |
2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | -39 | 7 | |
3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | -31 | 7 | |
4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | -65 | 6 |
How can teams qualify?
Switzerland have already qualified for the Second Round;
Kosovo cannot qualify as group winners, but could still advance as the best-ranked runner-up with a win;
Ireland have been eliminated from contention to qualify;
Azerbaijan have been eliminated from contention to qualify.
Group B
# | TEAM | GP | W | L | +/- | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 5 | |
2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | |
3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -25 | 5 |
How can teams qualify?
Romania would qualify for the Second Round as group winners with a win;
They could also advance as the best-ranked runner-up with a loss;
Norway would qualify for the Second Round as group winners with a win;
They could also advance as the best-ranked runner-up with a loss;
Luxembourg have been eliminated from contention to qualify.
Group C
How can teams qualify?
Austria have already qualified for the Second Round;
Armenia cannot qualify as group winners, but could still advance as the best-ranked runner-up;
Albania have been eliminated from contention to qualify.
DISCLAIMER: The above analysis has been prepared solely for the purpose of improving the experience of fans. It is not to be understood as advice or as binding information on the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers First Round for competition purposes.
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