FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027™ Qualifiers groups drawn in Doha
The Draw laid out the initial pathways for all nations pursuing a precious place at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, where 32 nations will compete for the prestigious Naismith Trophy. Taking place across six dedicated windows between November 2025 and March 2027, there will be 420 games to enjoy worldwide.
The Naismith Trophy was brought on stage by FIBA Basketball World Cup 2002 MVP, former Germany national team captain and basketball great Dirk Nowitzki, representing his country, the reigning world champion after winning the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. FIBA President Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani, FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis, and the FIBA Central Board attended the event, along with Qatar Basketball Federation and LOC Director General Mohammed Al-Meghaiseeb.
More than 60 representatives from National Federations around the globe were also present in Doha for this prestigious occasion.
The results of the draw were as follows:
African Qualifiers
Americas Qualifiers
Asian Qualifiers
European Qualifiers
The draw was conducted by FIBA Global Ambassador and basketball legend Carmelo Anthony. He was assisted by British icon Sir Mo Farah - one of the most decorated long-distance runners in history, with four Olympic gold medals and six world titles to his name - Mutaz Essa Barshim, the four-time Olympic medalist in the high jump, and Yassin Mousa, GGC basketball legend and 3x3 world champion.
For more complete information on how to qualify for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, check here. For a detailed explainer of each of the four FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers, check here.
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