By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
The first round of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers in Asia wrapped up following a thrilling slate of games spanning multiple time zones on Sunday and Monday.
The most dramatic showdown saw Korea narrowly edge out Japan in an 81–79 thriller. Japan’s defeat was sealed in the final moments when Josh Hawkinson missed a crucial free throw, spoiling his otherwise dominant performance of 30 points and 12 rebounds. With the initial phase complete, China and Korea secured the final tickets to the second stage starting this August.
Elsewhere, Australia dominated the Philippines, and New Zealand crushed Guam behind Taine Murray’s seven three-pointers, while Iran, Lebanon, Qatar, and Jordan all cruised to decisive victories.
FIBA World Cup 2027 Asia Qualifiers
Standings
Group A
1. Australia 12 (6-0)
2. New Zealand 10 (4-2)
3. Philippines 8 (2-4)
4. Guam 6 (0-6)
Group B
1. Japan 10 (4-2)
2. Korea 9 (3-3)
3. China 9 (3-3)
4. Chinese Taipei 8 (2-4)
Group C
1. Iran 11 (5-1)
2. Jordan 11 (5-1)
3. Syria 8 (2-4)
4. Iraq 6 (0-6)
Group D
1. Lebanon 11 (5-1)
2. Qatar 10 (4-2)
3. Saudi Arabia 9 (3-3)
4. India 6 (0-6)
-Top three national teams from each group advanced to the next round, carrying their results to a new group
Group E
1. Australia 12 (6-0)
2. Iran 11 (5-1)
3. Jordan 11 (5-1)
4. New Zealand 10 (4-2)
5. Philippines 8 (2-4)
6. Syria 8 (2-4)
Group F
1. Lebanon 11 (5-1)
2. Japan 10 (4-2)
3. Qatar 10 (4-2)
4. Korea 9 (3-3)
5. China 9 (3-3)
6. Saudi Arabia 9 (3-3)
-Top three national teams from both groups and the best fourth-placed advance to the World Cup
-World Cup host Qatar earned an automatic berth
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