MIAMI (United States) – With the second window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers complete, it’s time to reassess the balance of power among the teams. Who made strides? Who fell short of expectations? Here’s how the Power Rankings look after the four games:
1. BRA (-)
Record: 4-0 The reigning continental champion remains firmly at the top for the fourth straight edition and has given no indication it plans to relinquish it. The South American powerhouse continues to look solid in Group C and has dominated without major trouble despite missing some key pieces. Veterans such as Georginho De Paula, Lucas Dias and Leo Meindl, now joined by Rafa Luz, powered the wins over Venezuela and Colombia to keep the unbeaten run intact. At the same time, emerging contributors like Caio Pacheco and Wini Silva embraced their roles and added valuable depth.
2. CAN (+2)
Record: 4-0 The Canadians climbed to second place after securing two road wins against Puerto Rico and the Bahamas, respectively, and remain undefeated in Group B. Point guard Marcus Carr was statistically the most productive player of the entire window and, alongside Kyle Wiltjer, formed a lethal duo. Canada currently boasts one of the deepest rosters in the region and, under the window system, has been the most dominant team overall.
3. URU (+3)
Record: 4-0 Uruguay is riding a wave of momentum and confirmed that the flashes it showed at the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 were no fluke. With outstanding performances on both ends of the floor, they first overwhelmed Argentina, holding them to just 44 points at home, and then poured in 88 against Cuba. Uruguay leads Group D and is one of only three unbeaten teams, something few would have predicted at the outset. The three-spot jump in our rankings is fully warranted.
4. DOM (+3)
Record: 3-1 The Dominicans delivered the biggest upset of the window, defeating the United States on the road by double digits from start to finish. More impressive still, they did it without stars such as Andrés Feliz, Jean Montero and Chris Duarte, while the Americans featured players with very recent NBA experience like Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, David Roddy and James Wiseman. They followed that up with a road win over Nicaragua, bringing their total to three away victories in these Qualifiers and taking control of Group A. Special mention goes to forward Andersson Mejía, who emerged as a revelation thanks to his offensive efficiency and presence on the boards.
5. USA (-3)
Record: 3-1 After the tough loss to the Dominican Republic, head coach Stephen Silas’ squad responded with an offensive explosion against Mexico, which ended up paying the price. The United States scored 123 points, tying the Americas Qualifiers record they themselves had set in the previous window. They also established new marks in field goals made (46) and assists (36). Still, the head-to-head loss to the Dominicans cost them control of Group A.
6. ARG (-3)
Record: 3-1 The home loss to Uruguay, scoring just 44 points, set off alarm bells, with several local media outlets calling it one of the worst defeats in Argentina’s history. That setback cost them first place in Group D. The positive takeaway was the immediate bounce-back against Panama following the additions of Facundo Campazzo and Gabriel Deck, securing a comfortable win.
7. MEX (+1)
Record: 2-2 Mexico moved up one spot largely because other teams stumbled rather than due to their own surge. Overall, the team’s performance in this window was underwhelming. Both games were indeed on the road, and they handled business against Nicaragua, but they offered little resistance against the United States. While not favored in that matchup, the level of play fell short of expectations.
8. PUR (+1)
Record: 1-3 Puerto Rico finally found some light. The team showed improved collective play compared to the first window, though it remains in a precarious position. The team opened with a hard-fought overtime loss at home to Canada, but then defeated the Bahamas to keep their hopes alive in Group B. With a bit of fortune, the next meeting with the Bahamians could feel like a final for both sides.
9. BAH (+5)
Record: 1-3 Although sitting at the bottom of Group B, the win over Jamaica provided a lifeline. The Bahamas control their own destiny and will play the final two First Round games at home. Another factor to consider is that those matchups will take place in the summer, increasing the likelihood that some of their NBA players could join the roster.
10. JAM (-5)
Record: 2-2 After being the biggest surprise of the first window, Jamaica experienced the steepest drop, squandering at home the chance to secure advancement. In front of their fans, the team failed to execute against the Bahamas and Canada, complicating matters ahead of the next window. On the bright side, they secured the head-to-head tiebreaker over Puerto Rico, which provides some cushion. However, the job is not finished.
11. COL (+1)
Record: 2-1 The road victory over Chile was a major step toward advancing, as Colombia secured at least one win against their direct competitors— Venezuela and Chile. That allows them to control their own destiny entering Window 3. Against Brazil, in what was expected to be a tough matchup, the 29-point loss left a poor impression.
12. VEN (+1)
Record: 1-2 The last time Venezuela visited Chile in the 2025 AmeriCup Qualifiers, they lost by 25 points. This time, the team responded and showcased a hallmark of their past decade: tough defense. Yeferson Guerra and Elián Centeno, part of the new generation striving to solidify their roles, were among the key contributors in the win on Chilean soil. In Group C, one thing is clear: Brazil stands well above the rest. The remaining two spots will be contested by Colombia, Venezuela and Chile. In that regard, Venezuela holds an edge, as they will host their three remaining First Round games.
13. PAN (-3)
Record: 1-3 In head coach Nelson Colón’s debut, Panama took a meaningful step toward advancement with a narrow but crucial win over Cuba. With Argentina and Uruguay already qualified in Group D, the upcoming clash between the Caribbean and Central American sides will determine the third team to advance.
14. CUB (+1)
Record: 0-4 Cuba is still winless, but as mentioned above, their fate will likely hinge on the matchup against Panama. The three-point loss to the Panamanians is a manageable margin to overturn in their head-to-head meeting in early July.
15. CHI (-4)
Record: 0-4 Chile squandered a golden opportunity at home against direct group rivals Venezuela and Colombia and now sits at the bottom. To turn things around, they must deliver on the road. Venezuela appears to be the more attainable opponent, having lost by four points, while the defeat to Colombia was by eight.
16. NCA (-)
Record: 0-4 Nicaragua faces an uphill battle. The team already lost the head-to-head against the United States and is coming off defeats by 27 to Mexico and 25 to the Dominican Republic. That means they would need to beat one of those opponents by a larger margin in the next window. To make matters more complicated, Puerto Rican head coach David Rosario stepped down and will not return for the next window, forcing the team to adapt to a new strategist. DISCLAIMER: Power Rankings are entirely subjective and in no way represent an official or accurate classification system. All comments reflect solely the opinion of the author.
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