By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
With 32 nations competing in the opening round of the FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers, the continent’s premier basketball powerhouses are prepared to resume their pursuit of a World Cup berth.
The upcoming schedule from Friday through Monday features a variety of high-stakes matchups across eight groups, most notably the highly anticipated double-header between Serbia and Turkiye.
Fans can stay updated with comprehensive coverage on Eurohoops and the official tournament website. Live action is available globally via the Courtside 1891 streaming service or through regional television networks, such as ERT in Greece, RTVE in Spain, and TRT – Sport in Turkiye.
Scroll down for the complete Window 2 schedule for the European Qualifiers.
FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers
Group A
Ukraine – Spain (27/2, 14:00 CET)
Denmark – Georgia (27/2, 18:30 CET)
Georgia – Denmark (2/3, 18:00 CET)
Spain – Ukraine (2/3, 20:30 CET)
Standings
1. Spain 4 (2-0)
2. Ukraine 4 (2-0)
3. Denmark 2 (0-2)
4. Georgia 2 (0-2)
Group B
Greece – Montenegro (27/2, 18:00 CET)
Portugal – Romania (27/2, 20:00 CET)
Romania – Portugal (2/3, 18:00 CET)
Montenegro – Greece (2/3, 19:00 CET)
Standings
1. Greece 4 (2-0)
2. Portugal 3 (1-1)
3. Montenegro 3 (1-1)
4. Romania 2 (0-2)
Group C
Serbia – Turkiye (27/2, 19:00 CET)
Bosnia-Herzegovina – Switzerland (27/2, 20:00 CET)
Turkiye – Serbia (2/3, 19:00 CET)
Switzerland – Bosnia-Herzegovina (2/3, 19:00 CET)
Standings
1. Turkiye 4 (2-0)
2. Serbia 4 (2-0)
3. Bosnia-Herzegovina 2 (0-2)
4. Switzerland 2 (0-2)
Group D
Great Britain – Italy (27/2, 20:30 CET)
Iceland – Lithuania (27/2, 20:30 CET)
Lithuania – Iceland (2/3, 17:30 CET)
Italy – Great Britain (2/3, 19:30 CET)
Standings
1. Great Britain 3 (1-1)
2. Lithuania 3 (1-1)
3. Iceland 3 (1-1)
4. Italy 3 (1-1)
Group E
Croatia – Germany (27/2, 20:00 CET)
Israel – Cyprus (27/2, 20:00 CET)
Germany – Croatia (1/3, 18:00 CET)
Cyprus – Israel (1/3, 18:00 CET)
Standings
1. Croatia 4 (2-0)
2. Germany 4 (2-0)
3. Israel 2 (0-2)
4. Cyprus 2 (0-2)
Group F
Austria – Netherlands (27/2, 18:00 CET)
Latvia – Poland (27/2, 18:30 CET)
Netherlands – Austria (1/3, 14:30 CET)
Poland – Latvia (1/3, 20:30 CET)
Standings
1. Poland 4 (2-0)
2. Netherlands 3 (1-1)
3. Latvia 3 (1-1)
4. Austria 2 (0-2)
Group G
Hungary – France (27/2, 18:00 CET)
Belgium – Finland (27/2, 20:30 CET)
Finland – Belgium (1/3, 17:30 CET)
France – Hungary (1/3, 18:00 CET)
Standings
1. Hungary 4 (2-0)
2. Finland 3 (1-1)
3. France 3 (1-1)
4. Belgium 2 (0-2)
Group H
Slovenia – Czechia (27/2, 18:30 CET)
Sweden – Estonia (27/2, 19:00 CET)
Czechia – Slovenia (1/3, 18:00 CET)
Estonia – Sweden (1/3, 18:00 CET)
Standings
1. Czechia 4 (2-0)
2. Estonia 3 (1-1)
3. Slovenia 3 (1-1)
4. Sweden 2 (0-2)
-Top 3 national teams from each group advance to the next round, carrying their results to a new group
-Top 3 national teams from all four new groups advance to the World Cup