PIRAEUS (Greece) - France, Greece, Switzerland and Türkiye will tip off their FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 campaigns in Piraeus, Greece.
The iconic Peace and Friendship Stadium will stage Group A games on June 18, 19, and 21 before hosting the Final Phase.
Which two teams will advance and qualify for the Quarter-Finals?
Schedule
Teams
France - Last winning the title in 2009, France are chasing a staggering 9th consecutive podium finish. They are packed with major stars like Marine Johannes, Gabby Williams and Iliana Rupert and never lost a qualifying game.
Greece - This year's co-hosts had never reached the tournament until 2001, but have since qualified for 11 of 13 editions. Will they show their teeth and make a splash at home led by Mariella Fasoula, Artemis Spanou and Co?
Switzerland - Their last appearance came back in 1956 which means that they will step out at the event for the first time 69 years. They have a real rising star in Lin Schwarz who has has made people sit up and take notice.
Türkiye - Featuring at an impressive 11th consecutive edition, they were one of four unbeaten teams in the Qualifiers. If Teaira McCowan is suiting up, they have a possible MVP, while Sevgi Uzun and Elif Bayram are in great form.
History
COUNTRY | LAST PARTICIPATION | BEST FINISH | APPEARANCE |
|---|---|---|---|
2023 (3rd place) | Champions (2001, 2009) | 35th | |
2023 (11th place) | 4th place (2017) | 12th | |
1956 (14th place) | 5th place (1938) | 5th | |
2023 (14th place) | 2nd place (2011) | 11th |
FIBA World Ranking for Women presented by NIKE
RANK | NATIONAL TEAM |
|---|---|
#3 | France |
#17 | Türkiye |
#21 | Greece |
#49 | Switzerland |
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