How can Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iran, or Kazakhstan punch their World Cup tickets?
BEIRUT (Lebanon) - Two spots left. That’s it. After five intense windows of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers, there are only two more spots available for teams to qualify for the World Cup later this team.
The Philippines and Japan are in as co-hosts of the flagship event. Lebanon, New Zealand, Australia, and China later joined them with outstanding performances through the Qualifiers.
Now we’re down to two.
While four teams are left in contention for these two spots, only two can get the job done at the end of the first gameday.
If Saudi Arabia can beat New Zealand and India beats Jordan, the final spot from Group E will be decided on the final gameday between Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
If Japan can defeat Iran or Kazakhstan can defeat China, then the final spot from Group F will also be decided on the final gameday between Iran and Kazakhstan.
Here's a look through each group to see who can advance on the first gameday:
Group E
12/18 games played
All First Round results carry over to Second Round
| GAMES | GAME POINTS | POINTS | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Team | P | W | L | % | For | Agt | +/- | FA | AA | |
| 1 |  Lebanon* ** |
8 | 7 | 1 | 87.5 | 683 | 555 | 128 | 85.4 | 69.4 | 15 |
| 2 |  New Zealand** |
8 | 6 | 2 | 75.0 | 710 | 535 | 175 | 88.8 | 66.9 | 14 |
| 3 |  Philippines** |
8 | 5 | 3 | 62.5 | 605 | 581 | 24 | 75.6 | 72.6 | 13 |
| 4 |  Jordan* |
8 | 4 | 4 | 50.0 | 586 | 598 | -12 | 73.2 | 74.8 | 12 |
| 5 |  Saudi Arabia* |
8 | 2 | 6 | 25.0 | 520 | 597 | -77 | 65 | 74.6 | 10 |
| 6 |  India |
8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 488 | 726 | -238 | 61 | 90.8 | 8 |
Upcoming Games - 24 February
19:00 (GMT +13) - New Zealand v Saudi Arabia
18:00 (GMT +8) - Philippines v Lebanon
18:00 (GMT +5.5) - India v Jordan
- Philippines have already qualified for the World Cup as co-hosts;
- New Zealand have already qualified for the World Cup;
- Lebanon have already qualified for the World Cup;
- Jordan will qualify for the World Cup on 24 February if
- New Zealand defeat Saudi Arabia OR
- Jordan defeat India;
- Saudi Arabia cannot qualify for the World Cup on 24 February.
Group F
12/18 games played
All First Round results carry over to Second Round
| GAMES | GAME POINTS | POINTS | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Team | P | W | L | % | For | Agt | +/- | FA | AA | |
| 1 |  Australia* |
10 | 9 | 1 | 90.0 | 812 | 553 | 259 | 81.2 | 55.3 | 18 |
| 2 |  China* |
10 | 8 | 2 | 80.0 | 802 | 659 | 143 | 80.2 | 65.9 | 18 |
| 3 |  Iran |
10 | 6 | 4 | 60.0 | 721 | 642 | 79 | 72.1 | 64.2 | 16 |
| 4 |  Japan* |
10 | 5 | 5 | 50.0 | 726 | 745 | -19 | 72.6 | 74.5 | 15 |
| 5 |  Kazakhstan |
10 | 5 | 5 | 50.0 | 667 | 703 | -36 | 66.7 | 70.3 | 15 |
| 6 |  Bahrain |
10 | 2 | 8 | 20.0 | 638 | 826 | -188 | 63.8 | 82.6 | 12 |
Upcoming Games - 23 February
15:00 (GMT +9) - Japan v Iran
19:00 (GMT +11) - Australia v Bahrain
19:30 (GMT +8) - China vs Kazakhstan
- Japan have already qualified for the World Cup as co-hosts
- Australia have already qualified for the World Cup;
- China have already qualified for the World Cup;
- Iran will qualify for the World Cup on 23 February if:
- Iran defeat Japan AND
- China defeat Kazakhstan
- Kazakhstan cannot qualify for the World Cup on 23 February.
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 Asian Qualifiers for competition purposes.
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