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Qatar Tribune
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers draw reveals exciting ‘Road to Qatar'
Tribune News Network Doha With attendance of His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 Local Organizing Committee, the draw ceremony for the event's qualifiers was held on Tuesday at Al Hazm Mall in the Qatari capital, Doha, marking the official start of the city's journey toward hosting the tournament — the first-ever to be staged in the Middle East. The draw ceremony was attended by H.E. Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al Thani, President of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA); Mohammed Saad Al Meghaiseeb, President of the Qatar Basketball Federation and Director General of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 Local Organizing Committee; and Andreas Zagklis, Secretary-General of FIBA, alongside a number of distinguished guests and dignitaries. Also present were FIBA Global Ambassador, three-time Olympic champion, and NBA legend Carmelo Anthony, Team Qatar's Olympic champion Mutaz Essa Barshim; Yasseen Ismail, a legend of Qatari and Gulf basketball; and a 3x3 basketball world champion, along with representatives from the national teams participating in the qualifiers. As host nation, Qatar is already assured of a place in the 32-team competition. The remaining slots will be contested over six qualifying windows, scheduled to take place between November 2025 and March 2027. The windows, each lasting nine days, will offer a thrilling mix of home-and-away games across the globe, with Africa adopting a centralized tournament format for their qualifiers. The 16 national teams participating in the Asian Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 were divided into four groups. The draw placed host nation Qatar in Group D, alongside Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and India. Group A features Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Guam. Group B includes Japan, China, South Korea, and Chinese Taipei. Group C consists of Iran, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq. The top three teams from each group will advance to the Second Round, where they will be divided into two new groups. The top three teams in each of those groups, along with the best fourth-placed team across both groups, will qualify for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 — in addition to Qatar, which qualifies automatically as the host nation. The African Qualifiers will also include 16 teams divided into four groups. Group A features Cameroon, South Sudan, Libya, and Cape Verde. Group B includes Senegal, DR Congo, Madagascar, and Cote d'Ivoire. Group C is made up of Nigeria, Rwanda, Guinea, and Tunisia, while Group D consists of Mali, Angola, Uganda, and Egypt. The top three teams from each group will move on to the Second Round. Those advancing teams will be divided into two new groups, from which the top two teams in each group — along with the best third-placed team — will qualify for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027. In the Americas, the 16 teams have also been drawn into four groups. Group A includes the United States, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and one team that will advance from the final round of pre-qualifiers. Group B consists of Puerto Rico, Canada, the Bahamas, and one qualifier. Group C features Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, and a qualifying team. Group D includes Argentina, Uruguay, Panama, and one additional qualifier. The top three teams from each group will advance to the Second Round. From there, the three best teams in each group — plus the best fourth-placed team — will earn a spot at the World Cup. Europe's 32 national teams were drawn into eight groups. Group A includes Georgia, Spain, and two teams from the final round of the pre-qualifiers. Group B features Greece, Montenegro, Portugal, and one qualifier. Group C is made up of Serbia, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a qualifier. Group D includes Great Britain, Italy, Iceland, and Lithuania. Group E has Germany, Cyprus, and one qualifier. Group F includes Latvia, Poland, and two qualifiers. Group G features France, Belgium, Finland, and one qualifier. Group H consists of Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Sweden, and Estonia. The top three teams from each group will advance to the Second Round, where they will be re-grouped into four new groups. The top three teams in each of those groups will qualify for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027. The official qualification windows are as follows: 24 November – 2 December 2025 23 February – 3 March 2026 29 June – 7 July 2026 24 August – 1 September 2026 23 November – 1 December 2026 22 February – 2 March 2027 Each participating nation will play two games per window, making every match a crucial step on the road to Qatar 2027. The format promises intense action and fierce rivalries as teams compete not only for victory but for national pride and a coveted place at the world's premier basketball event. A total of 80 national teams will take part in the draw, distributed across FIBA's four continental zones: 32 from Europe, 16 from Africa, 16 from the Americas, and 16 from Asia including Oceania. The final allocation of World Cup berths will see Europe claim 12 spots, the Americas 7, Africa 5, and Asia & Oceania 7 (excluding the host, Qatar). Speaking at the draw, Mohammed Saad Al Meghaiseeb, President of the Qatar Basketball Federation and Director General of the Local Organizing Committee for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, said: 'It is a great honour to welcome you all to Doha, and to the official draw for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers. Today marks the beginning of an exciting journey for 80 national teams from around the world. For us in Qatar, it is a proud moment to be the starting point of this global qualification campaign.' 'For the first time in recent history all the games will be played in one city and this will give the opportunity to the participants to enjoy every game, every moment. The fans which will travel to Doha, will live basketball for 17 days, an unforgettable experience for everyone who loves our game. The 2027 edition of the FIBA Basketball World Cup will be more than just a tournament; it will be a celebration of excellence, passion, shared values—competition, respect, and teamwork.' he added. FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 The FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 will take place from August 27 to September 12, 2027. Basketball fans will travel to Qatar from around the world to experience the first tournament in the history of the sport to take place in one city. Residents and visiting fans will be presented with the opportunity to attend more than one match per day, minimizing their travel. Thirty-two teams will participate in the tournament and games will be played in four venues. The final match will be played at the Lusail Arena. The National team of Qatar will participate at the World Cup for the second time in its history, after competing in 2006 in Japan. Qatar was awarded the honor of hosting the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 during the FIBA Central Board meeting held in the Philippines capital, Manila on April 28, 2023. The handover ceremony took place in Manila on September 10, 2023 during the closing ceremony of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 hosted by the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.
ILoveQatar.net
13-05-2025
- Sport
- ILoveQatar.net
Qatar to host Season 4 and Season 5 of eFIBA World Finals in 2026 & 2027
The Qatar Basketball Association (QBA) signed an agreement with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to host the fourth and fifth seasons of the eFIBA World Championship Finals in Qatar in 2026 and 2027. وقع الاتحاد القطري لكرة السلة اتفاقية مع الاتحاد الدولي للعبة (FIBA) لإقامة الموسمين الرابع والخامس من نهائيات بطولة eFIBA العالمية في دولة قطر وذلك في عامي 2026 و2027. وتعكس هذه الخطوة التزام دولة قطر بدعم كرة السلة وتطوير الرياضات الإلكترونية. The Qatar Basketball Federation… — Team Qatar 🇶🇦 (@qatar_olympic) May 12, 2025 Qatar will be the first country in the Middle East to host the tournament, after the Philippines hosted it for the third season. This step comes as part of Doha's preparations to host the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027. The finals will bring together the world's best e-basketball teams to compete for the world title, at a time when everyone is seeking to break the dominance of the United States team, which won the title for the second season in Sweden and the third season in the Philippines, respectively. Players and teams will also compete for cash prizes totaling $50,000, which will be distributed among the tournament's best-performing teams and players. Details of the final tournament format and the number of participating teams are expected to be announced at a later date, with all competitions broadcast live on eFIBA's official YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok channels. In this context, FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis said in press statements that the tournament's finals are a significant event as the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup approaches, and that the competitions are part of the preparations for the major sporting event. They will also draw attention to e-basketball competitions. Zagklis noted that this hosting reflects Qatar's strong interest in developing and supporting basketball, and its clear desire to embrace e-sports and open new horizons of innovation in line with the goals of the International Federation. He expressed his confidence that Qatar will present the best version of the eFIBA World Championship Finals. For his part, Mohammed Saad Al-Mughesib, President of the Qatar Basketball Federation and Director General of the Organizing Committee for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, said: 'It is a great honor for Doha to host the eFIBA World Championship for the first time, and this represents an important milestone for both basketball and esports in the region.' He added that hosting the fourth and fifth seasons aligns with Qatar's vision to foster innovation and advance basketball culture through eSports, a key event promoting the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup. He concluded by saying that Doha looks forward to welcoming the world's best e-basketball players and teams, underscoring Qatar's commitment to organizing exceptional global sporting events and strengthening its partnership with the International Basketball Federation.
Gulf Insider
25-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain to Host Fiba Congress and 2025 Hall of Fame Ceremony
His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, announced during a press conference at Sofitel Zallaq that the Kingdom of Bahrain will host the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Congress and the 2025 Hall of Fame Ceremony from May 14 to 18. His Highness expressed appreciation to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa for their continued support in securing major international sporting events for the Kingdom. The press conference was attended by Dana Osama Al Saad, Deputy CEO for Resources and Projects at the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), and FIBA representatives Sebastien Miazza and Theren (TJ) Bullock. The event will take place at Exhibition World Bahrain, with the Hall of Fame Ceremony to be held at the Bahrain National Theatre. His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali commended the support of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad for the congress and ceremony, and acknowledged the efforts of the Ministry of Tourism, led by Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, as well as the Bahrain Basketball Association, government bodies, sponsors, and working committees. He noted that the collaboration between BTEA, the Bahrain Olympic Committee, and both the national and international basketball federations reflects Bahrain's capability and credibility in hosting international events. The congress is expected to draw around 500 participants from 180 countries, contributing to tourism and economic development in Bahrain. Al Saad emphasised the value of sports tourism and confirmed the launch of a full programme for delegates, including visits to cultural, heritage, and entertainment sites. FIBA's Sebastian Miazza commended Bahrain's preparations, noting the upcoming congress will host the largest number of member countries. Bullock confirmed new features for the Hall of Fame Ceremony, including entertainment segments and a basketball memorabilia exhibition. Also read: Bahrainis Exempted From Entry Visa To Bosnia And Herzegovina For Summer 2025
Iraqi News
13-04-2025
- Sport
- Iraqi News
Iraqi Referee Al-Shuwaili assigned to FIBA U19 World Cup 2025
Baghdad ( – The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has officially selected Iraqi international referee Ahmed Ali Al-Shuwaili to officiate at the upcoming FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup. The prestigious youth tournament is scheduled to take place in Lausanne, Switzerland, towards the end of June 2025. This selection marks a significant milestone, as it will be Al-Shuwaili's sixth time officiating at a FIBA World Cup event, highlighting his consistent high performance and international recognition. His impressive resume also includes officiating duties at the Tokyo Olympics and the qualifiers for the Paris Olympics, demonstrating his experience on the biggest stages of international basketball. The appointment of Ahmed Ali Al-Shuwaili is a proud moment for Iraqi basketball, showcasing the calibre of its officials on the global stage. Best wishes are extended to Al-Shuwaili as he prepares to represent Iraq at this major international tournament in Switzerland later this year.
Asharq Al-Awsat
09-04-2025
- Sport
- Asharq Al-Awsat
FIBA Asia Cup Draw Places Saudi Arabia in Group C with China, Jordan, and India
The draw for the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup 2025 placed the Saudi Arabia National Basketball Team in Group C alongside the national teams of China, Jordan, and India. The draw ceremony was held on Wednesday in Jeddah Governorate, attended by the FIBA Asia president Dr. Govindaraj, FIBA Asia executive director Hagop Khajirian, and Saudi Basketball Federation president Dr. Ghassan Tashkandi. The tournament, which will be held in Saudi Arabia at the beginning of August, stipulates that the top teams from each group will qualify directly for the quarterfinals. Playoff matches will be held between the second and third-placed teams from each group to determine the four teams that will advance to the same round.
