GDYNIA (Poland) - It could've been the Netherlands, but since they lost their game to Austria, it turned out Poland became the first team from Group F to reach the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers Second Round.
A successful double over Latvia pointed the nation a step closer to another World Cup qualification. They had defeated them 84-82 on Friday, and followed it up with a more convincing 92-72 win on Sunday.
They were one of the feel good stories in 2019, reaching the Quarter-Finals at the World Cup in China, but missed the last event in Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines.
World Cup Pedigree
Poland
Number of participations: 2
Last participation: 2019 (8th)
Best finish: 5th (1967)
Past Qualifiers
Poland
Edition | Record |
|---|---|
2023 | 2-4 (4th in Group D - First Round) |
2019 (Q) | 8-4 (3rd in Group J - Second Round) |
Who will they face in the Second Round?
The top three teams from Group E and Group F will form Group K in the Second Round, carrying over all results from the First Round.
Group E |
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|---|---|
Qualified | Croatia, Germany, Israel |
Eliminated | Cyprus |
Group F |
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|---|---|
Qualified | Poland |
In contention | Netherlands, Austria, Latvia |
Eliminated |
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