MIES (Switzerland) - The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers are close to returning for the second window and the teams are ready to get back into action.
In case you're still a bit hungover from entering a new year, we present to you a breakdown of everything you need to know - particularly for the highly anticipated Window 2 of the Asian Qualifiers.
Which teams are playing?
The same sixteen teams remain in their four groups.
Group A: Australia, Guam, New Zealand, and the Philippines Group B: Chinese Taipei, China, Japan, and Korea Group C: Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Syria Group D: India, Qatar, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia
How did the teams qualify?
The 16 teams participating in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers are the 16 teams that will compete at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025.
What is the situation in each group?
We currently have 7 undefeated teams and 7 winless teams, and two teams that split their results in the first window so far. These numbers are certain to change by the time Window 2 comes to a close on March 3.
Check out the records for each of the teams here.
Who's playing?
So far, several stars from Window 1 are expected to suit up once again for their national teams.
Korean hero Lee Hyunjung is back in the roster after leading his team to two massive victories over China and setting the World Cup Qualifiers single-game three-point shooting record.
Jalen Harris is also expected to be back for Jordan as well. Considering he nearly broke the single-game scoring record with 42 points against Syria last year, fans might want to tune in if he can actually do it this time - or maybe even go for 50.
Stay updated on your team's rosters for Window 2 through our tracker, here:
What are the records in the Asian Qualifiers?
We mentioned a few records above that we broken and contested in Window 1, but that didn't cover all of it just yet.
Check in to see the update all-time records list for the World Cup Asian Qualifiers - and see if any of these statistical feats will get matched in Window 2.
What is the format?
A total of six windows will be played. In the First Round, each team will face the other three teams in their group on a home-and-away basis over the first three windows. Each team will play two games in each window.
These windows will be in November 2025, February 2026 and July 2026. The top three teams from each group will advance to the Second Round of the Asian Qualifiers, where they will join three teams from another group.
At the end of the third window, the top three teams from each group progress to the Second Round. In the Second Round, the First Round Groups merge as follows to form a new six-team groups:
A and C => E
B and D => F
Prequalified host team Qatar will take up one of the three spots in the group, regardless of their position within their group. All teams will carry over the results from the First Round, ensuring every single game has a bearing.
Yes!
A team's final record after the conclusion of the Second Round includes their win-loss record from the First Round. This helps ensure every game matters throughout the six qualifying windows.
In the Second Round, each team will play home-and-away against the three teams coming from the other group over three more windows, which is scheduled in August 2026, November 2026, and February 2027.
At the end of these additional six games per team, the top three teams - along with the best fourth team in addition to Qatar - from each group will qualify to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027.
If ever you are in doubt, check the video explainer here:
What's at stake?
The seven best teams plus Qatar will advance to the FIBA Basketball World Cup from the Asian Qualifiers, where they will be among the 32 teams set to fight for the coveted Naismith Trophy.
Ahead of the second window, none of the teams except Qatar have clinched qualification to the Second Round - but a few teams can already lock their spots in the next phase as early as the first game day of Window 2.
Stay tuned for official updates on the scenarios for which teams can qualify and how.
When will the games be played?
Check on the website's Games page for exact details on which day your favorite team is playing.
1st Window: November 24 - December 2, 2025
2nd Window: February 23 - March 3, 2026
3rd Window: June 29 - July 7, 2026
4th Window: August 24 - September 1, 2026
5th Window: November 23 - December 1, 2026
6th Window: February 22 - March 2, 2027
The windows are where teams will play the qualifying games. Each of the six windows are nine days in length.
Where will the games be played?
The games will be played in a home-and-away format, meaning that there will not be any shortage of action across Asia and Oceania once the ball gets rolling for the Asian Qualifiers.
In this window, we have a games returning to venues that hosted the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 when Japan hosts China at the Okinawa Arena and the Philippines hosts New Zealand in Mall of Asia.
A World Cup 2027 venue will also see some action when Qatar hosts India at the Lusail Arena in Doha.
There will also be games in Mangilao Village, New Taipei City, and Zouk Mikael.
Check ahead where you might be able to attend these games live on the website's Games page for more details.
Where to buy tickets?
Stay tuned on the website's Games page for more details.
Where to watch?
Stream the action on Courtside 1891, with live games and on-demand replays. Blackouts might apply in certain territories.
We recommend checking the specific game pages to find out how you can watch in your territory. More information will be provided as we get closer to the start of the competition.
For more viewing content, head to FIBA's official YouTube channel.
How else can I have fun during the Window?
We're glad you asked.
We launched the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers Smart Fantasy League in Window 1. If you haven't signed up already, you might be a bit behind those who have already climbed the leaderboards - but it's not too late with five windows left to catchup.
Is there an app?
There is, download the official FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers app on iPhone and Android devices.
How to stay updated?
Always make sure to check out - and follow, never forget - the FIBA Basketball World Cup's official Facebook, Instagram, and X channels to be up-to-date with the latest about the game's biggest spectacle.
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