DOHA (Qatar) - The Organizing Committee of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, together with the Qatar School Sports Association, today announced the launch of the second season of the Mini World Cup, set to take place in Doha.
The tournament will be held under the supervision of FIBA, basketball’s world governing body, as a legacy project for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027.
The competition will replicate the exact format of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, providing students with a unique opportunity to experience a school-level version of one of the world’s leading sporting events.
In this second season, schools will represent the official national teams that are likely to qualify for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, creating an even more authentic connection with the global event.
The first games will start on November 2 and the Final will be played on April 26 and here are the First Round Groups.
Group A: Qatar, Greece, Dominican Republic, Senegal
Group B: Spain, Argentina, Iran, Ukraine
Group C: USA, Slovenia, Japan, Cameroon
Group D: Serbia, Türkiye, Mexico, Lebanon
Group E: France, Finland, New Zealand, Jordan
Group F: Canada, Lithuania, China, Ivory Coast
Group G: Germany, Poland, South Sudan, Philippines
Group H: Australia, Brazil, Angola, Croatia
"Whenever we host a sporting event, we must ensure that we leave a lasting legacy that extends beyond the conclusion of the event itself", said Predrag Bogosavljev, Director of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, at the ress conference. "We look forward to educating families and younger generations about basketball, its rich heritage and our future aspirations for the sport.”
"This tournament offers school students a valuable opportunity to experience healthy competition, promote sportsmanship and foster intercultural understanding, contributing to the wider development of basketball among younger generations", added Abdullah Al Mawlawi, Executive Director of the Communications and Guest Relations of the Local Organizing Committee.
"Our partnership with FIBA and the Qatar School Sports Federation advances the tournament’s sporting and community goals, reinforces basketball’s presence in schools and creates opportunities to discover emerging talent."
The Mini World Cup seeks to bring education and sport together through a unique experience that connects students with one of the largest international events ever hosted in Qatar. It will give young athletes a genuine feel for competition while fostering the values of teamwork, collaboration, and community service.
A range of interactive activities will run alongside the tournament, allowing students and schools to experience the process of preparing for the World Cup, strengthen their passion for basketball, and gain a deeper appreciation of the sport’s cultural and educational legacy.
The launch of the Basketball Mini World Cup reflects Qatar’s vision of promoting school sports, embedding social and educational values through athletics, and developing a generation ready to represent the nation with pride on the global stage.
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