ISTANBUL (Türkiye) - A packed Turkcell Basketball Development Center saw another firecracker of a duel between Türkiye and Serbia, with the hosts completing the sweep in a 94-86 win.
Türkiye remained perfect after four games, securing their spot in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers Second Round.
However, they weren't the only team advancing from Group C.
Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Switzerland for the second time in this window, rising to 2-2 with the crucial head-to-head advantage, meaning they cannot finish fourth no matter what happens in the remaining two games.
World Cup Pedigree
Türkiye
Number of participations: 5
Last participation: 2019 (22nd)
Best finish: 2nd (2010)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Number of participations: 0
Last participation: N/A
Best finish: N/A
Past Qualifiers
Türkiye
Edition | Record |
|---|---|
2023 | 4-6 (4th in Group I - Second Round) |
2019 (Q) | 8-4 (2nd in Group I - Second Round) |
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Edition | Record |
|---|---|
2023 | 6-6 (5th in Group K - Second Round) |
2019 | 3-9 (6th in Group K - Second Round) |
Who will they face in the Second Round?
The top three teams from Group C and Group D will form Group J in the Second Round, carrying over all results from the First Round.
Group C |
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|---|---|
Qualified | Bosnia and Herzegovina, Türkiye |
In contention | Serbia, Switzerland |
Eliminated |
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Group D |
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|---|---|
Qualified |
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In contention | Great Britain, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania |
Eliminated |
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