LE MANS (France) - After coming close to falling to a 1-2 record on Friday, France are now heading into the Second Round off the back of their third win on Sunday.
France advanced in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers after securing a comfortable 98-79 victory over Hungary on home soil.
Twice finishing with bronze at the World Cup, France take another step closer to being back on the global stage.
World Cup Pedigree
France
Number of participations: 9
Last participation: 2023 (18th)
Best finish: 3rd (2014, 2019)
Past Qualifiers
Edition | Record |
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2023 (Q) | 10-2 (1st in Group K - Second Round) |
2019 (Q) | 10-2 (1st in Group K - Second Round) |
Who will they face in the Second Round?
The top three teams from Group G and Group H will form Group I in the Second Round, carrying over all results from the First Round.
Group G |
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|---|---|
Qualified | Finland, France |
In contention | Belgium, Hungary |
Eliminated |
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Group H |
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|---|---|
Qualified |
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In contention | Czechia, Estonia, Slovenia, Sweden |
Eliminated |
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