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Dennis Schr\u00f6der led Germany to an overtime win over Poland Sunday, handing them their first loss of the qualifiers.<\/p>\n
Welcome to our live blog for the fourth window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers!<\/p>\n
We\u2019ll be covering the competition, focusing on the games involving NBA players, and bringing you the best information and highlights here.<\/p>\n
Day 4 featured multiple close contests, including Dennis Schr\u00f6der\u2019s Germany beating undefeated Poland and Ivica Zubac leading Croatia to a comeback win over the Netherlands.<\/p>\n
Victor Wembanyama also turned in a dominant performance as France defeated Pelle Larsson and Sweden.<\/p>\n
What we know about the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers:<\/p>\n
All games are streaming on Courtside 1891, powered by DAZN,<\/a> with a paid subscription. AUGUST 30 \/ 4:37 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Sunday\u2019s results<\/p>\n Sunday\u2019s scores in Asian qualifying:<\/p>\n New Zealand 126, Syria 74 Sunday\u2019s scores in African qualifying:<\/p>\n Nigeria 100, Cape Verde 84 Sunday\u2019s scores in European qualifying:<\/p>\n Croatia 101, Netherlands 99 We\u2019ll be back with another full slate tomorrow!<\/p>\n Nikola Joki\u0107 is expected to be in action as Serbia takes on Italy, and the USA faces Colombia in their second game of the window.<\/p>\n AUGUST 30 \/ 3:54 p.m. ET<\/p>\n South Sudan beats Tunisia in thriller<\/p>\n In a game that saw 20 lead changes and 11 ties, Carlik Jones (20 pts, 5 reb, 4 ast) scored the last four points to take a 79-75 win.<\/p>\n \u2694\ufe0f The end of this game is epic! \ud83d\ude31\ud83d\udd25#FIBAWC<\/a> x #StepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Ys7HsdJVrm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Yacine Toumi (24 pts) was the top scorer for Tunisia, tying the game with 37 seconds to go after scoring seven straight for The Eagles of Carthage before Jones took over.<\/p>\n Tunisia turned 10 turnovers by the Bright Stars into 18 points, but was outscored 20-5 in second chance points after giving up 18 offensive rebounds.<\/p>\n Majok Deng (16 pts, 11 reb) added a double-double for South Sudan, which moves into the No. 2 spot in Group E with the win at 7-2.<\/p>\n South Sudan reached its first FIBA World Cup in 2023, and is in good position to reach its second after today\u2019s result.<\/p>\n AUGUST 30 \/ 2:48 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Tunisia leads South Sudan at the half<\/p>\n The Eagles of Carthage are up 42-40 over the Bright Stars in front of a home crowd in the Salle Multidisciplinaire de Rad\u00e8s.<\/p>\n Yacine Toumi and Firas Lahani (9 pts) are the top scorers for Tunisia, while Majok Deng (9 pts, 6 reb, 2 3PM) is the top man for South Sudan.<\/p>\n Toumi most recently played at the University of Hawaii, while Lahani won the 2022 Basketball Africa League championship with US Monastir.<\/p>\n Deng made the 2025 All-BAL First Team and BAL All-Defensive Second Team with Al Ittihad Alexandria and also plays in Australia\u2019s National Basketball League for the Tasmania JackJumpers.<\/p>\n AUGUST 30 \/ 1:59 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Finland dominates Estonia<\/p>\n Lauri Markkanen (21 pts, 10 reb, 3 3PM) had his best performance of this qualifying round to help Finland to a decisive 96-67 win over Estonia.<\/p>\n Double-double in three quarters, Lauri Markkanen is just too good. \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n 21 PTS | 10 REB | 2 AST | 2 BLK pic.twitter.com\/CmOyEFiOKj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n After Sunday\u2019s action, Finland moves up one game above Slovenia for second place in Group L.<\/p>\n AUGUST 30 \/ 1:37 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Guinea, Angola earn victories in African qualifying<\/p>\n Guinea moves into the No. 3 spot in Group E by upsetting Cameroon 90-67, which was previously undefeated in this qualifying window behind Yves Missi (11 pts, 10 reb), earlier today.<\/p>\n Elsewhere, Angola stayed in contention in Group F by defeating C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire 91-70. The Black Antelopes had six double-figure scorers in the contest.<\/p>\n AUGUST 30 \/ 1:19 p.m. ET<\/p>\n France pulls away from Sweden<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (18 pts, 8 reb, 3 blk, 1 stl) and France took over in the fourth quarter to defeat Sweden 84-69, running their record to 7-1 and giving them undisputed claim at the top of Group L.<\/p>\n Wemby versus Sweden today in the Second Round of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: <\/p>\n \ud83d\udc7d 18 PTS (Via @FIBAWC<\/a>) pic.twitter.com\/2J5lmcqrIS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) August 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n France had four players in double figures, including Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (13 pts) and former Trail Blazers and Thunder wing Jaylen Hoard (10 pts).<\/p>\n Pelle Larsson (23 pts), who previously became the first European player to score 30+ in back-to-back FIBA qualifier games, had another sterling performance for Sweden, showing off what he learned from ex-Heat superstar Jimmy Butler III with clinical midrange footwork and a 13-for-16 (81.3%) performance from the free throw line.<\/p>\n The game saw 15 lead changes and seven ties. It was tied with 5:04 remaining, but France ended on a 20-5 run to take the win.<\/p>\n AUGUST 30 \/ 12:20 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Sweden and France tied at the half<\/p>\n Pelle Larsson (18 pts, 10-for-12 FTA) and Victor Wembanyama (11 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast, 2 blk) are going at it, as Sweden and France find themselves tied at 38 after the first half in Stockholm.<\/p>\n A ridiculous jam here from Wemby from way underneath the basket.<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama continues to amaze, amaze, amaze. \ud83d\udc7d#FIBAWC<\/a> | #StepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/P2v9cwNl4K<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 30 \/ 11:57 a.m. ET<\/p>\n Alien sighting<\/p>\n Just a 7-foot-4 center hanging under the rim on the baseline and firing a one-handed baseball pass for an open 3-pointer \u2014 nothing major.<\/p>\n Wemby has COURT VISION \ud83e\udd7d<\/p>\n France facing off against Sweden in the Second Round of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers! <\/p>\n (Via @FIBAWC<\/a>) pic.twitter.com\/NFZLUKuvgh<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) August 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Sweden leads France 28-25 with 7:38 to go in the second quarter.<\/p>\n AUGUST 30 \/ 11:26 a.m. ET<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama hits the court<\/p>\n France is getting ready to go against Sweden. Wemby\u2019s in the starting lineup to face off with Pelle Larsson and The Blue and Yellow, who are seeking to stick with the contending pack in Group L in front of their home crowd in Stockholm\u2019s Avicii Arena.<\/p>\n Catch The Alien and the Heat\u2019s young wing on this Saturday morning!<\/p>\n AUGUST 30 \/ 11:20 a.m. ET<\/p>\n Germany wins an overtime struggle with Poland<\/p>\n Dennis Schr\u00f6der (18 pts, 5 ast) and Germany survived overtime, handing Poland its first loss of FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers.<\/p>\n The Eagles came back with a 25-13 fourth quarter to force the extra period, but struggled to find quality looks late, as Schr\u00f6der and Germany ground out enough points to seize the advantage.<\/p>\n Jordan Loyd (16 pts) was ejected in the second half, putting Mateusz Ponitka (20 pts) and Igor Mili\u010di\u0107 Jr. (18 pts, 8 reb), a member of the G League\u2019s Delaware Blue Coats, in the spotlight for Poland.<\/p>\n With the win, Croatia is tied at the top of Group K with Poland and Germany.<\/p>\n AUGUST 30 \/ 10:31 a.m. ET<\/p>\n Croatia holds on to defeat the Netherlands<\/p>\n The Dutch had two chances to take the lead on the final possession, but Croatia managed to dodge the threat, winning 101-99 after making a 14-point comeback.<\/p>\n After trailing at the half, the Chequered Ones used a 32-19 third quarter to get back in the game. Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (24 pts, 11 reb) and Dario \u0160ari\u0107 (24 pts, 6 ast, 2 3PM) were their top performers.<\/p>\n Keye van der Vuurst (24 pts, 5 3PM) knocked down a 3-pointer in the final minute to cut the lead to two, but the Netherlands couldn\u2019t score again as the intensity in front of their home crowd in the Topsportcentrum picked up.<\/p>\n With the win, Croatia (7-1) position themselves to move into a tie at the top of Group K, as undefeated Poland trails Germany in a close fourth-quarter battle.<\/p>\n AUGUST 30 \/ 10:06 a.m. ET<\/p>\n Croatia, Germany lead in European action<\/p>\n Ivica Zubac (17 pts, 7 reb) and Croatia are dueling with the Netherlands, up 79-76 as the fourth quarter gets underway.<\/p>\n Mario Hezonja (15 pts, 2 stl) and Dario \u0160ari\u0107 (13 pts, 5 ast) are also contributing for The Chequered Ones, although David N\u2019Guessan shifted some momentum with this slam.<\/p>\n David N’Guessan just put Ivica Zubac on a poster. \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8#FIBAWC<\/a> | #StepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/IldPwgIu3S<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Elsewhere in Europe, Germany has opened up a 55-48 lead over Poland with 4:53 left to go in the third quarter.<\/p>\n Dennis Schr\u00f6der (5 pts, 5 ast) and Daniel Theis (7 pts) are in the lineup, while Jordan Loyd (14 pts), a 2019 NBA champion with the Toronto Raptors, is pacing the Polish squad.<\/p>\n Chemistry built in a lab \ud83d\udd2c#FIBAWC<\/a> x @DBB_Basketball<\/a> | @hornets<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/lXSRJT02cd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 30 \/ 9:58 a.m. ET<\/p>\n Nigeria defeats Cape Verde<\/p>\n Josh Okogie (15 pts, 8 reb, 10 ast, 4 stl) had his strongest game of the qualifying round when Nigeria needed it, lifting the D\u2019Tigers to a 100-84 win over Cape Verde.<\/p>\n Cape Verde\u2019s Ivan Almeida (34 pts), who attended Stonehill College in Massachusetts, led all scorers, but he was nearly matched by Caleb Agada (26 pts) of Nigeria, who won the 2025 Basketball Africa League championship with Al Ahli, earning first-team All-Defensive honors as well.<\/p>\n Nigeria led wire-to-wire, separating with a 23-9 first quarter and keeping their advantage with a deadeye performance from the 3-point line, shooting 15-for-33 (45.5%) from range.<\/p>\n Chimezie Metu (6 pts, 12 reb, 4 ast, 1 blk, 1 stl) chipped in around the edges as well, throwing down this poster slam.<\/p>\n \ud83d\ude24 POSTERIZED! \ud83d\ude2e\ud83d\udd25#FIBAWC<\/a> | #StepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/DLMN9HueWd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 30 \/ 9:14 a.m. ET<\/p>\n Kai Sotto and the Philippines complete perfect window<\/p>\n The Gilas took a 68-56 win over Iran to bring their record to 4-4, keeping them in the hunt for a berth in the FIBA World Cup 2027.<\/p>\n The 7-foot-3 Kai Sotto (13 pts, 16 reb, 3 ast) put together another dominant double-double. He\u2019s a presence at the international level, tough to keep off the boards.<\/p>\n HIS HOUSE, HIS RULES \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\udded<\/p>\n Kai Sotto drops another monstrous performance, as Philippines beat Iran at home! pic.twitter.com\/gBwIWGtuAm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 30 \/ 8:39 a.m. ET<\/p>\n Nigeria up early on Cape Verde<\/p>\n Josh Okogie (4 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast) is doing a bit of everything for the D\u2019Tigers, who are looking to right the ship after going 0-2 so far in this qualifying window.<\/p>\n Nigeria needs a win in this battle between the teams at the bottom of Group E to have a real chance of qualifying for the FIBA World Cup 2027.<\/p>\n They\u2019ve reached the competition three times in the country\u2019s history, last in 2019.<\/p>\n Nigeria leads 36-18 with 5:50 to go in the second quarter.<\/p>\n AUGUST 29 \/ 5:04 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Saturday\u2019s results<\/p>\n Saturday\u2019s scores in African qualifying:<\/p>\n C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire 72, Egypt 66 We\u2019ll be back with a full slate tomorrow! Victor Wembanyama and Dennis Schr\u00f6der, among others, are expected to be in action.<\/p>\n AUGUST 29 \/ 4:50 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Senegal wins a back-and-forth contest<\/p>\n Brancou Badio (24 pts, 7 ast) knocked down the go-ahead 3-pointer with 41 seconds remaining as Senegal took an 84-82 win over Angola to cap Saturday\u2019s action.<\/p>\n The game saw a whopping 21 lead changes and 16 ties, with neither team leading by more than six, as The Lions and The Black Antelopes battled at Dakar Arena.<\/p>\n Selton Miguel (25 pts on 9-for-15 shooting) was the top scorer for Angola. He was the AAC Sixth Man of the Year while playing for Maryland in 2024, earning second-team all-conference honors as well.<\/p>\n Angola, the 2025 AfroBasket champion, now drops behind Senegal in the Group F standings. The top two teams from Groups E and F advance to the FIBA World Cup, as well as the best third-place team.<\/p>\n At the moment, The Black Antelopes are in a battle with Egypt, Tunisia, Guinea and Nigeria for the wildcard spot.<\/p>\n AUGUST 29 \/ 3:59 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Gueye goes to the rack<\/p>\n The former Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls player shows off his solid 6-foot-9 frame here, punching one down for Senegal.<\/p>\n Mouhamadou Gueye with the POSTER \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddf3#FIBAWC<\/a> x @FSBBOFFICIEL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/qz8sobyhzZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 29 \/ 2:27 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Mouhamadou Gueye leads Senegal against Angola<\/p>\n It\u2019s a crucial contest in Group F, as the two remaining 5-2 teams face off, chasing C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire and Mali, which both won earlier today.<\/p>\n Mo Gueye, who played two games for the Chicago Bulls last season, leads Senegal into action.<\/p>\n Senegal\u2019s made five FIBA World Cups in their history, while Angola\u2019s reached nine. Both appeared in 2023.<\/p>\n AUGUST 29 \/ 2:18 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Mali defeats the Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/p>\n Siriman Kanout\u00e9 (15 pts on 4-for-4 shooting, 3 ast), who\u2019s played for the Malian national team since he was 19, led his squad to a 101-76 win over the Congo DR.<\/p>\n Damion Baugh (19 pts, 3 3PM), who played for the Charlotte Hornets in 2024-25, was the top scorer for the Congo DR.<\/p>\n With the win, Mali moves into the No. 2 spot in Group F.<\/p>\n AUGUST 29 \/ 10:35 a.m. ET<\/p>\n The top 10 plays of this qualifying round so far<\/p>\n Check out Yves Missi flashing the handles at No. 3 and Neemias Queta\u2019s footwork at No. 2 \u2014 some slick moves from two rising NBA centers.<\/p>\n How do you top a game-winning block? You don\u2019t! \ud83d\udd25\u270b<\/p>\n Exactly why Kai Sotto is leading latest Nike Top 10 Plays in #FIBAWC<\/a> Qualifiers \ud83d\udd1d pic.twitter.com\/1BkVOqxwHv<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 29 \/ 10:24 a.m. ET<\/p>\n C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire holds off Egypt<\/p>\n The Elephants (6-1) earned a 72-66 win to take the top spot in Group F, led by David Elle Gassaud (16 pts, 2 3PM), Jean Philippe Dally (16 pts) and Pac\u00f4me Dadiet (13 pts, 6 reb).<\/p>\n Egypt scored the last 10 points of the contest, but C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire had already taken control with a 16-point lead \u2014 its largest of the game.<\/p>\n C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire earned a 52-40 advantage on the glass and made nine 3-pointers to Egypt\u2019s seven.<\/p>\n Angola, Mali and Senegal, all 5-2, are chasing C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, seeking to become one of the teams in the group to advance to the FIBA World Cup 2027.<\/p>\n AUGUST 29 \/ 9:00 a.m. ET<\/p>\n Dadiet rolling for C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire<\/p>\n Pac\u00f4me Dadiet (7 pts on 3-for-5 shooting) is off to a hot start for C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire as it takes an early lead over Egypt to open Saturday\u2019s action.<\/p>\n PACOME DADIET SHOW \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddee\u2692\ufe0f<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa LIVE: https:\/\/t.co\/XVOAZbqoif<\/a>#FIBAWC<\/a> x @fibb_ci<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/6Uqo07LkT2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA #AfroBasket (@AfroBasket) August 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The New York Knicks wing, who was selected No. 25 in the 2024 NBA Draft, represented France at the international level as a youth player before joining his brother, Maxence, on the C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire squad.<\/p>\n The Elephants are up 17-16 with 7:52 to go in the second quarter.<\/p>\n AUGUST 29 \/ 8:15 a.m. ET<\/p>\n The top performances from Day 2<\/p>\n Watch highlights from Yves Missi, Goga Bitazde and Jusuf Nurki\u0107, among others, and check in on how NBA players performed Friday<\/a>.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 5:29 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Friday\u2019s results<\/p>\n Friday\u2019s scores in Asian qualifying:<\/p>\n New Zealand 93, Iran 91 Friday\u2019s scores in African\u00a0qualifying:<\/p>\n South Sudan 82, Nigeria 79 Friday\u2019s scores in European qualifying:<\/p>\n Georgia 101, Montenegro 74 AUGUST 28 \/ 5:15 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Portugal defeats Spain to cap Friday\u2019s action<\/p>\n Portugal defeated Spain 95-89 for the first time in the country\u2019s basketball history, bringing them into competition in Group I.<\/p>\n Travante Williams (22 pts) was the top scorer for the Portuguese, buoyed by Diogo Ventura (17 pts), Neemias Queta (16 pts, 9 reb) and Ruben Prey (15 pts).<\/p>\n NEEMIAS QUETA COOKING THE DEFENDER LIKE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN \ud83c\udf57#FIBAWC<\/a> | #StepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kzA6g2i4Qw<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n There were seven lead changes and eight ties, but Portugal separated in the fourth quarter and never looked back. They forced 19 turnovers, including 11 steals, earning 27 points off them.<\/p>\n Dario Brizuela (19 pts, four 3-pointers) was the top scorer for Spain.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 4:56 p.m. ET<\/p>\n \u2018The crowd is silenced here\u2019<\/p>\n Portugal has surged to an 87-78 lead with 3:24 to go in the game, putting a damper on the Spanish crowd as they take in this historic rivalry.<\/p>\n Diogo Ventura (17 pts) just knocked down a 3-pointer to bring a hush over the arena.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 4:38 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Portugal and Spain tied after three<\/p>\n At 71-71, as these two European powers battle in front of an excited Spanish crowd.<\/p>\n Both these teams have lit it up from 3-point range \u2014 Spain is 13-for-22 (59.1%), while Portugal is 16-for-36 (44.4%).<\/p>\n Ruben Prey and Travante Williams (15 pts each) are the top scorers for Portugal; Alvaro Cardenas (15 pts) paces matters for Spain.<\/p>\n In his first senior team appearance, Aday Mara (8 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast) has wowed the crowd.<\/p>\n The ladies love Aday Mara.#FIBAWC<\/a> | #StepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/v8qfTiIuDp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 4:09 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Serbia, Cameroon, Turkey earn victories<\/p>\n Nikola Jovi\u0107 (21 pts) teamed with Nikola Joki\u0107 (6 pts, 13 reb, 6 ast) as Serbia (5-2) overwhelmed Iceland 102-73.<\/p>\n Cameroon (7-1) beat Tunisia 83-61, as Yves Missi (19 pts, 14 reb) continued his dominant run, maintaining a one-game lead over South Sudan in Group E.<\/p>\n Turkey ran away from Lithuania 94-66, as Cedi Osman (22 pts) showed off his scoring touch. They remain undefeated (7-0) at the top of Group J, with Serbia in second.<\/p>\n The day\u2019s action concludes with Portugal and Spain, who are battling hard in the Pabell\u00f3n Pr\u00edncipe Felipe\u00a0in Zaragosa midway through the third.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 4:05 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Nurki\u0107\u2019s dominance lifts Bosnia & Herzegovina<\/p>\n Jusuf Nurki\u0107 (25 pts on 11-for-19 shooting, 14 rebounds) was a powerhouse as Bosnia & Herzegovina survived late to beat Italy 78-76, handing The Blues their second loss of World Cup qualifying.<\/p>\n WHAT. IT. MEANS. \ud83d\udc09#FIBAWC<\/a> x @BFBiH<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/t1FWzGLhZs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Nurki\u0107 had seven fourth quarter points to seal the win. Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (10 pts, 7 reb in 15:49) aided his teammate in controlling the paint during the contest, forming a tremendous center duo.<\/p>\n Nico Mannion and Simone Fontecchio (14 pts each) led Italy.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 3:56 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Portugal leads Spain at the half<\/p>\n 47-41. Spain opened the quarter on a 15-3 run, but Portugal came back to seize a lead at the break.<\/p>\n Ruben Prey (10 pts, 2 3PM), Travante Williams (9 pts, 4 reb, 2 stl) and Neemias Queta (6 pts, 6 reb, 2 stl) have led the way, outdoing Joel Parra (10 pts), Aday Mara (5 pts, 3 reb, 2 blk) and Spain.<\/p>\n Spain is 7-for-14 (50%) from 3-point range, but Portgual has shot 9-for-24 (37.5%) to counter.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 3:29 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Bosnia & Herzegovina chases upset of Italy<\/p>\n Jusuf Nurki\u0107 (12 pts, 10 reb) is within shouting distance of willing Bosnia & Herzegovina to a win over Italy, as the Dragons lead 58-54 after three.<\/p>\n Former Warriors guard Nico Mannion (14 pts, 5 ast) leads the way for the Italians.<\/p>\n Elsewhere, Nikola Joki\u0107 (6 pts, 11 reb, 5 ast) and Serbia lead Iceland 70-61 with a quarter remaining, while Cameroon and Turkey are up big.<\/p>\n Effortless. \ud83e\udee0#FIBAWC<\/a> x @KSSrbije<\/a> | @nuggets<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/IZdTFc4A0T<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Yves Missi (17 pts, 10 reb) is out here testing his range. Like Neemias Queta at Eurobasket 2025, he seems to be having a breakout on the international stage.<\/p>\n YVES MISSI OUT HERE HITTING TRIPLES \ud83d\udc4c\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf2#FIBAWC<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/CVr8GSvFMT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 3:24 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Portugal leads Spain after one<\/p>\n 21-14, as Ruben Prey (8 pts, 2 3PM), a junior at St. John\u2019s University, starts off hot from distance.<\/p>\n Spain committed six first-quarter turnovers, looking uncertain as they seek to reestablish a pecking order after the retirement of a number of veterans, including Rudy Fern\u00e1ndez.<\/p>\n Aday Mara (3 pts, 2 reb, 2 blk) was a force around the rim, particularly after Neemias Queta left the game for a rest.<\/p>\n Get used to it, Aday Mara will be hosting block parties regularly now. \ud83e\uddf1#FIBAWC<\/a> | #StepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/uyJK4D9sCQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 2:52 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Halftime roundup<\/p>\n Serbia 52, Iceland 42 Nikola Joki\u0107 (2 pts, 9 reb, 5 ast) is on triple-double watch; Jusuf Nurki\u0107 (10 pts, 8 reb) and Yves Missi (9 pts, 7 reb) are chasing double-doubles.<\/p>\n Spain-Portugal gets going at 3 p.m. ET to cap our slate for the day.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 2:31 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Cedi started ready<\/p>\n Former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman is rolling to start Turkey\u2019s battle with Lithuania. He\u2019s got his team up 37-21 with 6:07 to go in the second quarter.<\/p>\n 13 in the first quarter. CEDI OSMAN IS COOKING! \ud83d\udd25#FIBAWC<\/a> | #StepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/yYB1edNRgw<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 2:26 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Iceland up on Serbia after one<\/p>\n 27-25, as Nikola Joki\u0107 (6 reb, 2 ast) started off cold from the field, but delivered this classic full-court dime to the Miami Heat\u2019s Nikola Jovic (8 pts).<\/p>\n Nikola \ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddf8 x Nikola \ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddf8, vol. 82739283 \ud83d\udcda#FIBAWC<\/a> x @KSSrbije<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/RTQatFAdoG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n We had 10 lead changes and nine ties in the first quarter, as the teams battle to start the contest.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 2:15 p.m. ET<\/p>\n The Joker graces the afternoon window<\/p>\n We\u2019ve got five games featuring NBA talents going on this afternoon, led by Nikola Joki\u0107 and Serbia facing Iceland.<\/p>\n Italy features the Miami Heat\u2019s Simone Fontecchio taking on Bosnia and Herzegovina, led by Jusuf Nurki\u0107, while Yves Missi and Cameroon plays Tunisia.<\/p>\n Turkey, led by the Philadelphia 76ers\u2019 Adem Bona, is battling Lithuania and Spain is preparing to face Portugal, as Boston Celtics teammates Hugo Gonz\u00e1lez and Neemias Queta square off.<\/p>\n Spain also features Aday Mara, Sergio de Larrea and Baba Miller, the No. 12, No. 25 and No. 36 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, as well as former NBA players Juancho and Wily Hernangomez.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 2:07 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Ukraine upsets Greece<\/p>\n 82-76, giving them control of the No. 2 spot in Group I after Montenegro\u2019s loss earlier today.<\/p>\n Ukraine went 13-for-33 (39.4%) from 3-point range on the day, including four from Max Shulga (14 pts).<\/p>\n The game saw nine lead changes and six ties, with Greece cutting the lead to four with 30 seconds remaining, but Ukraine held on.<\/p>\n The Official Beloved will regroup and seek to get veteran floor general Nick Calathes a berth in what could be his final FIBA World Cup.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 1:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Ukraine up after three<\/p>\n 64-55, as guards Oleksander Kolivar (18 pts, 6 reb), Svi Mykhailuk (13 pts) and Max Shulga (11 pts) spark the potential upset.<\/p>\n MYKHAILIUK WITH THANASIS ALL OVER HIM \ud83d\ude33\ud83c\udfaa#FIBAWC<\/a> | #StepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Ml1pqe3xKY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Ukraine entered the game as the No. 38 team in the world, while Greece was at No. 13, but they\u2019ve played evenly today.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 1:18 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Georgia defeats Montenegro<\/p>\n 101-74, as Tornike Shengelia (24 pts) and Goga Bitadze (23 pts) led the way in a dominant showing in front of a thrilled home crowd.<\/p>\n Montenegro came into the game up on Georgia in the standings, but proved no match for the Crusaders.<\/p>\n \u201cThis Georgia team looks like one of the best in Europe right now,\u201d said the announcer.<\/p>\n Sandro Mamukelashvili (17 pts, 7 reb, 6 ast) did a bit of everything, while Yogi Ferrell (12 pts, 4 ast) paced The Black Mountain.<\/p>\n Group I leader Spain plays later today, with Georgia hot on its heels.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 1:09 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Ukraine up at the half<\/p>\n 40-37, led by Svi Mykhailiuk (10 pts), while Nick Calathes (9 pts, 4 ast) is rolling for Greece.<\/p>\n That\u2019ll be our featured contest after Georgia-Montenegro concludes, with the Crusaders up double-digits late.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 12:52 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Georgia maintains the lead<\/p>\n 77-67 Georgia after three, as the Crusaders build off an 11-3 advantage in turnovers.<\/p>\n Goga Bitadze (23 pts) dominated the third quarter, putting up 12 points, aided by Tornike Shengelia, who had 10 of his own.<\/p>\n Montenegro is out-shooting Georgia, knocking down 54% of their field goals, but it\u2019s been outweighed by turnovers and 3-point shooting.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 12:47 p.m. ET<\/p>\n \u2018Bitadze wanted all the smoke\u2019<\/p>\n A powerful two-handed poster from the Magic big man, demonstrating a taste of his trademark aggression, off a daring feed by Sandro Mamukelashvili.<\/p>\n THE WORLD IS A BETTER PLACE WHEN MAMU AND GOGA ARE ON THE COURT \u2764\ufe0f\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddea #FIBAWC<\/a> x @Mamukelashvili5<\/a> @GogaBiitadze<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/7GwWIz7hAK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Georgia has a 68-59 lead with the third quarter winding down.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 12:25 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Ukraine and Greece going at it<\/p>\n 24-21 Ukraine with 5:19 to go in the second quarter, as the Utah Jazz\u2019s Svi Mykhailiuk and former Boston Celtics guard Max Shulga face off with Alex and Thanasis Antetokounmpo, as well as veteran point guard Nick Calathes, who played in the NBA for the Memphis Grizzlies.<\/p>\n Kostas Papanikolaou, who played for the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets in 2014-15 and 2015-16, and former Atlanta Hawk Tyler Dorsey, a talented scorer, are also featuring for Greece.<\/p>\n Calathes, 37, is a two-time All-Euroleague First Team member. He finished seventh in Kia Rookie of the Year voting while a Grizzly in 2013-14.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 12:19 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Toko ends the half with a bang for Georgia<\/p>\n Tornike Shengelia (6 pts, 4 reb) knocked down a 3-pointer as the buzzer sounded, giving the Crusaders a 48-42 lead at the break.<\/p>\n IT’S NOT OVER UNTIL IT’S OVER. #FIBAWC<\/a> x @TokoShengelia23<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/hl3tJMNTvL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Georgia\u2019s 6-for-13 (46.2%) from distance so far in this contest.<\/p>\n Goga Bitadze (11 pts, 4 reb) and Sandro Mamukelashvili (9 pts, 5 reb) have tag-teamed to help them build their lead, overcoming a good performance from Yogi Ferrell (9 pts, 2 reb) and Milan Suskavcevic (4 pts, 6 reb), who averaged a double-double last season in Serbia.<\/p>\n WELCOME TO THE MAMU SHOW \ud83c\udf7f\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddea#FIBAWC<\/a> x @Mamukelashvili5<\/a> | @Lakers<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/fc4aN5AYAj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n We\u2019ve got a fun one in the Otar Korkia and Nodar Jorjikia Tbilisi Sports Palace!<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 11:52 a.m. ET<\/p>\n Georgia leads after one<\/p>\n The Crusaders are up 27-17 after the first quarter, controlling the rim to the tune of a 12-2 advantage in points in the paint.<\/p>\n Goga Bitadze (10 pts, 2 3PM) has been a force so far, scoring inside and out.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 11:30 a.m. ET<\/p>\n Georgia and Montenegro underway<\/p>\n Georgia (3-3) features new Los Angeles Laker Sandro Mamukelashvili, the Orlando Magic\u2019s Goga Bitadze and former Brooklyn Net Tornike Shengelia, while Montenegro (4-2) boasts former Dallas Mavericks point guard Yogi Ferrell.<\/p>\n The Crusaders are seeking to stay alive in Group I, while The Black Mountain is currently part of a three-way tie for second place, chasing Spain (5-1).<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 10:36 a.m. ET<\/p>\n Sotto seals the win for the Philippines<\/p>\n Kai Sotto (18 pts, 14 reb, 1 blk, 1 stl) rejected a Jordanian drive at the buzzer to seal an 82-81 overtime win for the Philippines as the home fans went wild.<\/p>\n \u201cThat may be the block of the window,\u201d said the announcer. \u201cSotto said \u2018not in my house!’\u201d<\/p>\n THIS IS KAI SOTTO’S HOUSE \ud83d\udc7e#FIBAWC<\/a> x #StepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/pF8c4xMkfZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Jordan led by as many as 18 points early in the game, paced by Freddy Ibrahim (22 pts, 4 3PM) and former Toronto Raptors guard Jalen Harris (19 pts).<\/p>\n The Al-Nashama drop into a three-way tie with New Zealand and Iran for the No. 2 spot in Group E at 5-2, while the Philippines raises its record to 3-4.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 10:12 a.m. ET<\/p>\n South Sudan holds on to beat Nigeria<\/p>\n Chimeze Metu (17 pts) tied it with just under two minutes to go for Nigeria, but South Sudan showed their depth and scored the last three points of the contest to win 64-61.<\/p>\n Marial Shayock (19 pts) and Carlik Jones (11 pts, 8 reb, 12 ast) were the main impetus for the Bright Stars, while Kur Kuath and former NBA talent JT Thor scored the final points to claim the victory.<\/p>\n Wenyen Gabriel (10 pts, 3 blk) lifted them early in the fourth quarter when both Shayock and Jones hit the bench.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcaf Perfect timing, perfect finish! \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddf8 \ud83d\udd25#FIBAWC<\/a> | #STepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/RLeStTGXRQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Josh Okogie (14 pts, 8 reb) also had a strong game for Nigeria.<\/p>\n The game saw five lead changes and six ties.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 9:36 a.m. ET<\/p>\n Shayok brings South Sudan back on top<\/p>\n 64-61 entering the fourth quarter, as Marial Shayok (16 pts, 5 reb, 4 ast) and Carlik Jones (11 pts, 8 ast) control the game\u2019s action.<\/p>\n Shayok scored eight straight points to open the third, including two 3-pointers, lifting South Sudan.<\/p>\n Chimezie Metu (14 pts on 6-for-12 shooting) is grinding his way to efficiency for the D\u2019Tigers, keeping them in it as part of a group effort.<\/p>\n South Sudan\u2019s seeking to hold on to the No. 2 spot in Group E with a win, while Nigeria needs a victory to stay with the pack.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 9:11 a.m. ET<\/p>\n Kai Sotto and the Philippines battling<\/p>\n The 7-foot-3 center and the Gilas fell behind early against Jordan, but they\u2019re racing to get back in the game.<\/p>\n The Kaiju is BACK \ud83d\ude24#FIBAWC<\/a> x #StepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/vc4MPwzGWJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 8:59 a.m. ET<\/p>\n Nigeria rallies to lead at the half<\/p>\n The D\u2019Tigers lead 46-43, boosted by a 30-19 advantage on the glass, including 12 offensive rebounds. They won the second quarter 27-13.<\/p>\n Josh Okogie (9 pts) is their top scorer, while Carlik Jones (9 pts, 4 ast) is the lead man for South Sudan. Former Philadelphia 76er Marial Shayok (8 pts) is also contributing for the Bright Stars.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 8:44 a.m. ET<\/p>\n South Sudan leads Nigeria<\/p>\n The Bright Stars are up 37-32 with 4:13 to go in the second quarter, seeking to earn their second win of this qualifying round.<\/p>\n Lead guard Carlik Jones (7 pts, 3 ast), the 2023 G League Most Valuable Player, is keying their offense.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 8:34 a.m. ET<\/p>\n The best performances from Thursday<\/p>\n Check out how NBA players performed in Thursday\u2019s action<\/a>, including a perfect performance from Japan\u2019s Rui Hachimura.<\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 8:21 a.m. ET<\/p>\n A poster from New Zealand<\/p>\n Shea Ili, a two-time NBL champion in Australia, has an old-fashioned one-handed throw down to open your Friday morning.<\/p>\n SHEA THE ILLEST \ud83d\ude31#FIBAWC<\/a> x #StepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Wv5LIz2HbA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 28 \/ 12:10 a.m. ET<\/p>\n Thursday\u2019s results<\/p>\n Thursday\u2019s scores in Americas qualifying:<\/p>\n USA 89, Chile 71 Thursday\u2019s scores in European qualifying:<\/p>\n France 92, Slovakia 67 Thursday\u2019s scores in African qualifying:<\/p>\n South Sudan 81, Guinea 71 Thursday\u2019s scores in Asian qualifying:<\/p>\n China 83, Qatar 57 AUGUST 27 \/ 11:39 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Oh, Canada!<\/p>\n Trae Bell-Haynes scored 18 points as Canada beat Panama 86-66 and improved to 7-0.<\/p>\n Canada stay perfect in the Qualifiers \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6\ud83d\udc4f#FIBAWC<\/a> | #StepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/VReUtvIRIX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 10:54 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Canada leads at the half<\/p>\n Halftime#SMNT<\/a> #OPQT<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/TuYfTBhtK7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Canada Basketball (@CanBball) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 9:46 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Canada is underway<\/p>\n Canada, the last of the unbeaten teams in Group E or F, is underway against Panama.<\/p>\n Tonight\u2019s starting lineup against Panama, presented by @cetaphilcanada<\/a> <\/p>\n \u2014<\/p>\n Le cinq partant de ce soir contre le Panama, pr\u00e9sent\u00e9 par @cetaphilcanada<\/a> \ud83c\udf41#SWNT<\/a> #OPQT<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rKj3XfYs2D<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Canada Basketball (@CanBball) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 9:38 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Back in the saddle again<\/p>\n The USA win, combined with a 94-90 loss by Brazil against Dominican Republic, lifted the USA (6-1) into a first-place tie with Brazil (6-1) at the top of the Group E standings.<\/p>\n Dominican Republic \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf4 takes down Brazil on the road! #FIBAWC<\/a> | #StepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ZHkdrTXKnS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 9:16 p.m. ET<\/p>\n USA wins on the road<\/p>\n Cole Swider scored 19 points and USA earned an 89-71 win on the road against Chile on Thursday night.<\/p>\n USA will square off against Colombia next on Monday night in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n We move to 6-1 overall in Qualifying! @coleswider21<\/a> 19 pts, 8 reb@lamon_legend<\/a> 15 pts, 5 reb@TheNatural_05<\/a> 11 pts, 7 ast<\/p>\n \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 #FIBAWC<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/9SJBMZ5JOb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 8:56 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Big W for Argentina<\/p>\n Gabriel Deck scored 23 points and hauled in six rebounds to lead Argentina to an 89-75 win over Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n Argentina get it done in front of their home crowd \ud83c\udfe0\ud83d\udc99#FIBAWC<\/a> | #StepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/AcXQxJ8hvW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 8:52 p.m. ET<\/p>\n USA running away from Chile<\/p>\n The two teams endured a stoppage due to a scoreboard outage during the third quarter, but the game resumed and USA led 68-51 at the end of the third.<\/p>\n End 3Q: \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 68 \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf1 51<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa https:\/\/t.co\/xK9tN5H0tF<\/a>#FIBAWC<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/RbATBOl6zi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 7:55 p.m. ET<\/p>\n USA 44, Chile 28 at the half<\/p>\n USA is firmly in control, shooting 17-for-29 from the floor and 5-for-8 from 3 in the first half.<\/p>\n Orlando Robinson II leads all scorers with 9 points, and Jaron Blossomgame has 7 points. Sebastian Herrera and Franco Morales both have 7 points for Chile.<\/p>\n 20 minutes down, 20 to go in Santiago!@lamon_legend<\/a> 9 pts, 4 reb@JaronBgame<\/a> 7 pts, 2 ast<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa https:\/\/t.co\/xK9tN5H0tF<\/a> \u2014 USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 7:35 p.m. ET<\/p>\n USA up big after 1st quarter<\/p>\n Orlando Robinson II leads USA with six points, and USA is up 23-8 over Chile at the end of the 1st quarter.<\/p>\n Team USA shot 9-for-14 from the field in the 1st quarter.<\/p>\n End 1Q: \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 23 \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf1 8<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa https:\/\/t.co\/xK9tN5H0tF<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/giLIyKh1gc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 6:55 p.m. ET<\/p>\n USA and Chile on deck<\/p>\n USA (5-1) has a road game against Chile tipping off at 7:10 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 Starters vs \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf1 Chile<\/p>\n 1\u20e3 Mike James \ud83d\udcfa DAZN pic.twitter.com\/r3ZoCJasN5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 6:20 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Argentina and Puerto Rico square off<\/p>\n Jose Alvarado and Puerto Rico try to turn around their fortunes against a tough Argentina squad.<\/p>\n Throwing it back to the 2011 #AmeriCup<\/a> before tonight\u2019s @FIBAWC<\/a> Qualifiers game! \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n Who\u2019s taking the W tonight? \ud83e\udd14 pic.twitter.com\/wC6ycWJC0L<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA AmeriCup (@AmeriCup) August 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 4:31 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Wemby leads France to win<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (22 pts, 9 reb) and France eased to a 92-67 victory over Slovenia to cap the afternoon window of action, lifting them to a Group L-best 6-1 record.<\/p>\n The Kings\u2019 Maxime Raynaud (13 pts, 8 reb, 3 ast) chipped in as well.<\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 4:12 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Mario shows his form<\/p>\n The No. 5 pick in the 2015 NBA Draft is back in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and showed off the skill that brought him back in Croatia\u2019s 115-80 win over Latvia.<\/p>\n Mario Hezonja is READY for the season \ud83e\udee1<\/p>\n 28 PTS, 7 AST, 8\/8 2FG, 3 REB & W against Latvia. pic.twitter.com\/nxc5Idz5G1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 3:55 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Schr\u00f6der sparks Germany<\/p>\n Dennis Schr\u00f6der (25 pts on 7-for-11 shooting) was the driving force behind Germany\u2019s 99-83 win over the Netherlands, keeping them alive as they chase undefeated Poland in Group K.<\/p>\n The veteran\u2019s quickness and craft stands out on the international stage, where he\u2019s able to burst to the rim seemingly at will.<\/p>\n Dennis Schroder is the greatest show in the game \u26a1\ufe0f<\/p>\n 23 PTS and 6 AST over Netherlands for another Germany win! pic.twitter.com\/ZmmmJWnJRA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 3:33 p.m. ET<\/p>\n One time for Rui Hachimura<\/p>\n Rui Hachimura came back HOT. HOT. HOT. \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n 29 PTS on 84.7% FG, 4 REB, 2 STL and 1 BLK over Saudi Arabia to help Akatsuki Japan to a 106-78 win \ud83d\ude33#FIBAWC<\/a> | #StepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/oFgcWBwmqe<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 3:15 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Alien sighting<\/p>\n Wemby\u2019s up to 14 points for France. It may be the summer, but the Spurs\u2019 superstar remains cool.<\/p>\n At this point, Victor Wembanyama is not even fair. \ud83d\udef8#FIBAWC<\/a> | #StepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/M0AdiHWUZr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 2:49 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Karlo to the rafters<\/p>\n The Croatian big man is a regular League Pass sensation. Textbook elevation on the reverse jam here.<\/p>\n KARLO MATKOVIC CAN FLYYYYY \u2708\ufe0f#FIBAWC<\/a> x @PelicansNBA<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/PCF4QBun7Y<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 2:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n France tips off against Slovenia<\/p>\n The San Antonio Spurs\u2019 Victor Wembanyama leads France, along with the Kings\u2019 Maxime Raynaud and the Timberwolves\u2019 Rudy Gobert, against Slovenia.<\/p>\n France also features longtime NBA scorer Evan Fournier and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarott, who formerly played for the Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks.<\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 2:06 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Japan running away from Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n The Samurai are up 78-50 with 5:16 to go in the third quarter, sparked by the LA Clippers\u2019 Rui Hachimura (27 pts on 10-for-10 shooting) and Yuki Kawamura (4 pts, 8 ast).<\/p>\n Yuki Kawamura’s got VISION \ud83d\udc41\ufe0f#FIBAWC<\/a> x #StepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/RBN8wNB2rc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Hachimura, who also stepped up in the 2026 NBA Playoffs for the Los Angeles Lakers, has been a cut above the competition in this one, barely looking bothered en route to a perfect shooting performance.<\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 1:55 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Croatia, Germany tipping off respective contests<\/p>\n NBA players in action during this window of games include Ivica Zubac of the Indiana Pacers, Mario Hezonja of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Karlo Matkovi\u0107 of the New Orleans Pelicans, who lead Croatia against Lithuania, joined by former NBA talent Dario \u0160ari\u0107.<\/p>\n Germany boasts Dennis Schr\u00f6der and the Orlando Magic\u2019s Tristan Da Silva as they face the Netherlands, which is led by Rienk Mast, who showed out for the Pacers\u2019 2026 NBA Summer League squad in recent months.<\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 1:45 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Hansen Yang is in the house<\/p>\n The Trail Blazers\u2019 center starred for China as they beat Qatar 83-57, putting up 15 points and 9 rebounds, as well as this graceful slam.<\/p>\n Hansen Yang is a BULLY \ud83d\udcaa#FIBAWC<\/a> x #StepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rXMDauu0uG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 1:35 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Sweden defeats Finland behind Larsson<\/p>\n Pelle Larsson (31 pts, 5 reb) led the Swedish team to a 86-81 win over Lauri Markkanen (11 pts, 2 3PM) and Finland, slashing to the rim repeatedly to spur his squad.<\/p>\n Larsson, who started 54 games for the Heat last season, shot 9-for-17 from the field and 11-for-14 from the free throw line in the win.<\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 1:10 p.m. ET<\/p>\n C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire and Mali going down to the wire<\/p>\n Los \u00c9l\u00e9phants are led by the New York Knicks\u2019 Pac\u00f4me Dadiet (6 pts), who is making his senior international debut after representing France as a youth.<\/p>\n 67-65 C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire with just over four minutes left.<\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 12:50 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Missi leads Cameroon to win<\/p>\n Yves Missi (24 pts, 9 reb, 4 blk) put on one of the standout performances of the day to pace Cameroon to a 78-62 win over Nigeria.<\/p>\n The former NBA All-Rookie Second Team member in 2025 was too much for the D\u2019Tigers, controlling the paint and helping hold Nigeria to 24% shooting.<\/p>\n Cameroon (6-1) maintains the top spot in Group E as the country seeks its first FIBA World Cup berth.<\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 12:42 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Finland and Sweden dueling<\/p>\n 49-46 Finland with 6:15 to go in the third quarter, but Pelle Larsson (14 pts) has outdone Lauri Markkanen (4 pts) so far in a battle of NBA wings.<\/p>\n Sweden also features former Detroit Pistons wing Bobi Klintman, who was drafted in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft.<\/p>\n A classic Heat attack to the rack for this finish.<\/p>\n Pelle pulls the rabbit out of the hat \ud83c\udfa9#FIBAWC<\/a> x @MiamiHEAT<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0BK2tAYSpZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 11:30 a.m. ET<\/p>\n \u2018His royal airiness, the King of Cameroon\u2019<\/p>\n Yves Missi (11 pts, 4 reb) just went thundering down the baseline to throw down a huge one-handed poster dunk over Ebeka Izundu, a former Miami Hurricane who now plays in Serbia.<\/p>\n TELL THEM HOW YOU REALLY FEEL @YVES_MISSI<\/a> \ud83e\udd2f#FIBAWC<\/a> | @PelicansNBA<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/6P1WkXS0uH<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Missi has been dominant so far, bringing Cameroon to a 32-22 lead with 5:11 left to go in the second quarter.<\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 11:09 a.m. ET<\/p>\n Okogie flying around for Nigeria<\/p>\n Josh Okogie, now of the Utah Jazz, is showing his trademark hustle for Nigeria as they get rolling against Cameroon, grabbing three of the first five rebounds in the contest.<\/p>\n Okogie (2 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast) has made his name as a energy player in the NBA.<\/p>\n Nigeria also features former Sacramento King Chimezie Metu and former Jazz player Udoka Azubuike, a first-round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.<\/p>\n The Pelicans\u2019 Yves Missi (9 pts) is pacing the offense for Cameroon, flashing his touch from the midrange a moment ago.<\/p>\n 15-11 Cameroon with 3:00 to go in the first quarter.<\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 10:50 a.m. ET<\/p>\n Jones, Gabriel show out for South Sudan in victory<\/p>\n Carlik Jones, the 2022-23 G League Most Valuable Player and a former member of the Dallas Mavericks and Chicago Bulls, led South Sudan with 18 points in their 81-71 victory over Guinea to open the day\u2019s action.<\/p>\n The bright stars from South Sudan \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddf8 cruise past Guinea behind Carlik Jones’ all-around performance (18 PTS 5 REB 7 AST)!#FIBAWC<\/a> x #StepItUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/l3OfXzfcB9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Jones put up 26.1 ppg in his MVP season for the Windy City Bulls, and now plays professionally in Serbia.<\/p>\n Wenyen Gabriel, who played in 150 NBA games over five seasons, topped South Sudan in rebounding with 12. He\u2019s always been a physical presence on the glass.<\/p>\n AUGUST 27 \/ 9:00 a.m. ET<\/p>\n The competition is set to begin\u2026<\/p>\n Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony gets us set for this qualifying round for the 2027 FIBA World Cup.<\/p>\n Watch live on Courtside 1891 via DAZN<\/a>.<\/p>\n In one year, it’s game time in Qatar \ud83c\uddf6\ud83c\udde6 pic.twitter.com\/Jz3Jww5bEa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 (@FIBAWC) August 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AUGUST 26 \/ 4:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Stars about to shine<\/p>\n NBA.com Jeff Zillgitt a look at the players to watch in the FIBA World Cup qualifying games<\/a>, which include the San Antonio Spurs\u2019 Victor Wembanyama, Denver Nuggets\u2019 Nikola Joki\u0107, the Philadelphia 76ers\u2019 VJ Edgecombe, the Utah Jazz\u2019s Lauri Markkanen and the Charlotte Hornets\u2019 Dennis Schr\u00f6der.<\/p>\n AUGUST 26 \/ 4:15 p.m. ET<\/p>\n The Germans are your reigning champions<\/p>\n Germany won the 2023 FIBA World Cup<\/a>, as well as the 2025 Eurobasket tournament<\/a>.<\/p>\n Both times, they were led by Dennis Schr\u00f6der, one of the most accomplished international players of the modern day. He was named Most Valuable Player of both events.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n AUGUST 26 \/ 4:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Look back at the 2023 FIBA World Cup<\/p>\n
\nThe USA defeated Chile in their opening game of this qualifying round to move to 6-1 and lead Group E. The American team, which features a collection of former NBA and G League players coached by former Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts, will now face Colombia on Aug. 31 in Washington, D.C.
\n32 teams will qualify for the FIBA 2027 World Cup, including the host nation, Qatar.<\/p>\n
\nAustralia 126, Jordan 93
\nPhilippines 68, Iran 56<\/p>\n
\nCongo DR 77, Egypt 75
\nGuinea 90, Cameroon 67
\nAngola 91, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire 70
\nSouth Sudan 79, Tunisia 75
\nSenegal 97, Mali 71<\/p>\n
\nGermany 96, Poland 94
\nFrance 84, Sweden 69
\nLatvia 85, Israel 70
\nFinland 96, Estonia 67
\nSlovenia 92, Hungary 77<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc7d 8 REB
\ud83d\udc7d 3 BLK
\ud83d\udc7d 6-7 FGM
\ud83d\udc7d France W<\/p>\n
\nMali 101, Congo DR 76
\nSenegal 84, Angola 82<\/p>\n
\nAustralia 123, Syria 64
\nPhilippines 82, Jordan 81<\/p>\n
\nGuinea 81, Cape Verde 61
\nCameroon 83, Tunisia 61<\/p>\n
\nUkraine 82, Greece 76
\nTurkey 94, Lithuania 66
\nSerbia 102, Iceland 73
\nBosnia & Herzegovina 78, Italy 76
\nPortugal 95, Spain 89<\/p>\n
\nTurkey 55, Lithaunia 34
\nBosnia & Herzegovina 34, Italy 27
\nCameroon 37, Tunisia 26<\/p>\n
\nCanada 86, Panama 66
\nDominican Republic 94, Brazil 90
\nArgentina 89, Puerto Rico 75
\nBahamas 103, Uruguay 94
\nMexico 112, Colombia 86<\/p>\n
\nGermany 99, Netherlands 83
\nSweden 86, Finland 81
\nHungary 85, Estonia 67
\nCroatia 115, Latvia 80
\nPoland 106, Israel 86<\/p>\n
\nAngola 100, Democratic Republic of Congo 68
\nCameroon 78, Nigeria 62
\nC\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire 83, Mali 77
\nTunisia 60, Cape Verde 56
\nEgypt 76, Senegal 67<\/p>\n
\nJapan 106, Saudi Arabia 78
\nLebanon 93, South Korea 74<\/p>\n
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2\u20e3 Kevon Harris
3\u20e3 James Nunnally
4\u20e3 Jaron Blossomgame
5\u20e3 Orlando Robinson II<\/p>\n