FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers Kick Off: FAQs and Key Info
marks the commencement of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers, a thrilling journey towards the prestigious global basketball showdown.
Four Regions, Eighty Nations
Gearing up for this biennial extravaganza are 80 national teams from four FIBA regions – Africa, America, Asia and Oceania, and Europe.
Asia and Oceania: Groups Revealed
- Group A: Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Guam
- Group B: Japan, People’s Republic of China, Republic of Korea, Chinese Taipei
- Group C: Iran, Jordan, Syria, Iraq
- Group D: Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, India, Qatar
India, yet to qualify for the FIBA World Cup in any of the previous 19 editions, will be hoping to break new ground during the six-window qualification cycle.– FIBA
Qatar: A automatic glances at the FIBA World Cup
As hosts, Qatar secures a spot in the second round and ultimately the FIBA World Cup, leaving the other teams in Group D to vie for the remaining two spots.
World Ranking and Qualifier Dates
- Top-ranked team in Group D, Lebanon, is currently ranked world No. 29.
- Saudi Arabia follows at world No. 65, with India at No. 76 and Qatar at No. 87.
- Qualifier windows: to ; (and four more windows until February 22 to March 2, 2027).
. World Cup 2023 Champions Germany
Germany, ranked world No. 3, is the reigning champion, having triumphed in the 2023 edition.
The Road Ahead: 32 Nations and Olympic Qualifying Opportunity
The FIBA 2027 World Cup will bring together 32 nations and serve as a qualifying event for the LA 2028 Olympics.
Did You Know?
“This qualifier cycle runs through early 2027, providing teams with a robust andgrueling path to the global stage.”
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FAQs
- When does the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers start?
- November 24, 2025
- How many teams are participating?
- 80 teams from four FIBA regions
- How can India qualify for the FIBA World Cup?
- By securing one of the top two spots in Group D, ahead of the automatically qualified host Qatar.
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