AMMAN (Jordan) - Jordan confirmed their spot in the Second Round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers after beating Iraq, 108-59. They also maintained their status as the top team in Group C with a 4-0 record.
The Falcons virtually led the entire game, but only expanded their lead to a 20-plus point margin in the second quarter.
Jordan are one of the only two undefeated teams left in the Asian Qualifiers and have won all of their games by a double-digit margin. They are looking forward to qualify for their third consecutive World Cup.
World Cup Pedigree
JORDAN
Number of participations: 3
Last participation: 2023 (32nd)
Best finish: 23rd (2010)
Past Qualifiers
Edition | Record |
2023 (Q) | 6-4 (4th in Group E - Second Round) |
2019 (Q) | 7-5 (3rd in Group E - Second Round) |
Who will they face in the Second Round?
The top three teams from Group A and Group C will form Group E in the Second Round, carrying over all results from the First Round.
Group A |
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|---|---|
Qualified | Australia, Philippines, New Zealand |
In contention |
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Eliminated | Guam |
Group C |
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|---|---|
Qualified | Jordan, Iran, Syria |
In contention |
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Eliminated | Iraq |
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