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    Permutations: Who will qualify for the Semi-Finals on August 22 in Rwanda?

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    Florencia Chagas

    It's a do-or-die day in Kigali

    KIGALI (Rwanda) - Eight games into the Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying Tournament taking place in Rwanda, and anything is still possible for the majority of teams competing for a place in the Semi-Finals.

    Here's a look at the situation in Groups C and D ahead of August 22.

    RWANDA

    - RWA will finish first if they beat GBR

    - RWA will finish second if they lose against GBR between 14 and 33 points, and ARG beats LBN.

    - RWA will finish third in the group if they lose by 35 or more, and ARG beats LBN.

    ARGENTINA

    - If RWA beat GBR, ARG will qualify if they win against LBN, or if they lose against LBN by 5 or less.

    - ARG will qualify, if GBR beats RWA by 35 or more and ARG wins.

    GREAT BRITAIN

    - GBR will qualify if they beat RWA.

    LEBANON

    - LBN will only qualify if they beat ARG by 6 or more points and RWA beats GBR.

    GROUP C

    In this group, the situation is clear: SEN will finish top of the group irrespective of the outcome of their game against PHI, then:

    • The winner of the game between Brazil and Hungary will advance to the Semi-Finals.

    • Philippines are now eliminated from contention.

    FIBA

    DISCLAIMER: The above analysis has been prepared solely for the purpose of improving the experience of fans. It is not to be understood as advice or as binding information on FIBA Basketball Tournaments for competition purposes.

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