ABIDJAN (Cote d'Ivoire) - The biennial FIBA U18 AfroBasket is set to return in 2026, and national teams have been training hard in preparation for the event.
The 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket is scheduled to take place in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, from August 5–16, and the top two finishers will qualify for the 2027 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup.
While some spots are yet to be secured, a number of teams have already secured theirs.
Learn more about the qualified teams on July 20, 2026.
Who is qualified for the 2026 U18 AfroBasket ?
COUNTRY | HOW THEY QUALIFIED |
Côte d'Ivoire | Host country |
Mali | 2024 champions |
Cameroon | 2024 runners-up |
Senegal | 2024 third-place |
Morocco | 2024 fourth-place |
Chad | Winner of Zone 4 qualifier |
Nigeria | Winner of Zone 3 qualifier |
Tunisia | Winner of Zone 1 qualifier |
The qualifying tournaments for Zones 2, 5, and 6 are scheduled to take place before the end of the month.
CLICK HERE for more information about the 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket Qualifiers.
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