MUNICH (Germany) - Did you blink and forget where we left things in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers?
No shame if you did - it's been a long 269 days (yep, we did the math) since the last set of games were played in February. If you remember every big result and upset, consider us impressed. For the rest of us, a refresher is in order.
Let's catch up on where each of the eight groups stands ahead of the November 21-25 action, with some teams already looking to lock in their EuroBasket tickets and others facing the heat of staving off early elimination.
The full schedule of games is available here and this is how each group looks heading into these next critical games.
Group A
Schedule
Portugal vs Slovenia: Nov 22 - 20:00 CET - Almada (POR) | Nov 25 - 18:00 CET - Koper (SLO) Ukraine vs Israel: Nov 23 - 17:00 CET - Riga (LAT) | Nov 25 - 19:00 CET - Riga (LAT)
Key matchup in Window 2: Ukraine vs Israel
As we enter the November window, Slovenia sits comfortably at the top of the table with victories over Israel and Ukraine whereas Portugal and Israel hold one win each. However, a big challenge lies ahead for the Portuguese with two games against the group favorites. This opens up a potential chance for Ukraine to step it up and enter the qualification race after two February losses.
Teams who can qualify in Window 2: Slovenia, Israel, Portugal Teams who could be eliminated in Window 2: None
Group B
Schedule
Iceland vs Italy: Nov 22 - 20:30 CET - Reykjavik (ISL) | Nov 25 - 20:30 CET - Reggio Emilia (ITA) Türkiye vs Hungary: Nov 22 - 18:30 CET - Istanbul (TUR) | Nov 25 - 18:00 CET - Szombathely (HUN)
Key matchup in Window 2: Italy vs Iceland
This could be a make-or-break window in Group B, with Italy and Türkiye favored in their respective November matchups. If the European giants can get the job done, this could go a long way to making Gianmarco Pozzecco and Ergin Ataman two very happy coaches ahead of the final window next February. For Iceland and Hungary, every game they can steal from the big boys could prove to be a golden point.
Teams who can qualify in Window 2: Italy, Turkey, Iceland Teams who could be eliminated in Window 2: None
Group C
Schedule
Slovakia vs Spain: Nov 22 - 18:00 CET - Bratislava (SVK) | Nov 25 - 20:00 CET - Ourense (ESP) Latvia vs Belgium: Nov 22 - 18:00 CET - Riga (LAT) | Nov 25 - 20:15 CET - Charleroi (BEL)
Key matchup in Window 2: Spain vs Slovakia
Hardly anyone could've predicted that Spain would be without a success after the first two games. However, Belgium and Latvia proved to be worthy adversaries with both recording huge wins. Now, the two undefeated teams will battle it out amongst themselves in a bid to stave of elimination, while Belgium and Latvia, qualified for FIBA EuroBasket 2025 as hosts, battle to secure their position at the top of the table.
Teams who can qualify in Window 2: Belgium, Spain, Slovakia Teams who could be eliminated in Window 2: Spain, Slovakia
Group D
Schedule
Sweden vs Germany: Nov 22 - 18:30 CET - Stockholm (SWE) | Nov 25 - 19:30 CET - Heidelberg (GER) Montenegro vs Bulgaria: Nov 22 - 19:00 CET - Podgorica (MNE) | Nov 25 - 18:00 CET - Botevgrad (BUL)
Key matchup in Window 2: Sweden vs Germany
Anything's too close to call in Group D. Bulgaria recorded a shock against the world champions Germany in February, leveling the table for all four nations involved. With all four teams now sitting at 1-1, everything is possible. However, a pair of wins in the window of double headers for any of the teams could make the picture a lot clearer before the final two games next year.
Teams who can qualify in Window 2: Germany, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Sweden Teams who could be eliminated in Window 2: None
Group E
Schedule
Croatia vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Nov 21 - 20:00 CET - Zagreb (CRO) | Nov 24 - 18:00 CET - Sarajevo (BIH) Cyprus vs France: Nov 21 - 18:00 CET - Nicosia (CYP) | Nov 24 - 17:00 CET - Poitiers (FRA)
Key matchup in Window 2: Croatia vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia vs Bosnia and Herzegovina is the name of the game in this group. With France comfortably at the top and Cyprus already in as co-hosts, two regional showdowns in Zagreb and Sarajevo will likely determine who will be the third team from this group with a boarding pass for the FIBA EuroBasket 2025.
Teams who can qualify in Window 2: France, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina Teams who could be eliminated in Window 2: Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group F
Schedule
Greece vs Great Britain: Nov 21 - 20:30 CET - London (GBR) | Nov 24 - 17:30 CET - Thessaloniki (GRE) Czechia vs Netherlands: Nov 21 - 18:00 CET - Pardubice (CZE) | Nov 24 - 15:00 CET - Den Haag (NED)
Key matchup in Window 2: Greece vs Great Britain
Can Great Britain make it three FIBA EuroBasket appearances in a row? The answer to that question may lie in their ability to pull off an upset against the undefeated Greece after registering an important win over Netherlands in the last window. At the same time, the Dutch will be the ones with the most pressure on their shoulders as the play catch up on their Group F opponents, having lost a pair of close fixtures in February.
Teams who can qualify in Window 2: Greece, Czechia, Great Britain Teams who could be eliminated in Window 2: None
Group G
Schedule
Denmark vs Serbia: Nov 21 - 18:00 CET - Copenhagen (DEN) | Nov 24 - 20:00 CET - Belgrade (SRB) Finland vs Georgia: Nov 21 - 17:30 CET - Espoo (FIN) | Nov 24 - 16:00 CET - Tbilisi (GEO)
Key matchup in Window 2: Finland vs Georgia
This being yet another group with the co-hosts already qualified, Serbia, Demark and Georgia are in a three-horse race for two spots, no matter where Finland end up in the standings. Serbia have the inner lane after an unbeaten start in February, as they face Denmark twice in November. This leaves Georgia with the task of securing at least a win over pressureless Finland if they want to get the things rolling after two February losses.
Teams who can qualify in Window 2: Serbia, Denmark Teams who could be eliminated in Window 2: None
Group H
Schedule
North Macedonia vs Lithuania: Nov 21 - 18:00 CET - Skopje (MKD) | Nov 24 - 18:30 CET - Klaipeda (LTU) Poland vs Estonia: Nov 21 - 18:00 CET - Wloclawek (POL) | Nov 24 - 17:00 CET - Tallinn (EST)
Key matchup in Window 2: Lithuania vs North Macedonia
With Estonia commandingly in first place without a loss and co-hosts Poland at the bottom, the matchup between Lithuania and North Macedonia becomes a key one. Both teams lie at 1-1 with showdowns in Skopje and Klaipeda promising plenty of intrigue. While Poland are last as things stand, their performances against Estonia may have a big impact on the fortunes of other teams in Group H.
Teams who can qualify in Window 2: Estonia, Lithuania, North Macedonia Teams who could be eliminated in Window 2: Lithuania, North Macedonia
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