2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers has officially begun. More than one hundred national teams across four continents will battle through a year-long qualification cycle.
This guide complete breakdown of every region’s groups, qualification slots, rules, and full schedule.
2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers Groups
Africa
- Group A: Cameroon, South Sudan, Libya, Cape Verde
- Group B: Senegal, DR Congo, Madagascar, Côte d’Ivoire / Ivory Coast
- Group C: Nigeria, Rwanda, Guinea, Tunisia
- Group D: Mali, Angola, Uganda, Egypt
Americas
- Group A: United States, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Nicaragua
- Group B: Puerto Rico, Canada, Bahamas, Jamaica
- Group C: Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Chile
- Group D: Argentina, Uruguay, Panama, Cuba
Asia
- Group A: Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Guam
- Group B: Japan, China, Korea, Chinese Taipei
- Group C: Iran, Jordan, Syria, Iraq
- Group D: Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, India, Qatar
Europe
- Group A: Denmark, Georgia, Ukraine, Spain
- Group B: Greece, Montenegro, Portugal, Romania
- Group C: Serbia, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Switzerland
- Group D: Great Britain, Italy, Iceland, Lithuania
- Group E: Croatia, Germany, Israel, Cyprus
- Group F: Latvia, Poland, Austria, Netherlands
- Group G: Hungary, France, Belgium, Finland
- Group H: Slovenia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Estonia
2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers Rules
FIBA Qualification Slots for the 2027 FIBA World Cup:
| Region | Number of Slots |
|---|---|
| Africa | 5 |
| Americas | 7 |
| Asia | 8 (including 1 automatic slot for host nation Qatar) |
| Europe | 12 |
Asia Region
A total of 16 teams will compete for 7 available spots
First Round:
- 16 teams divided into 4 groups of 4
- Double round robin format
- Top 3 teams from each group advance to the next round
Second Round:
- 12 teams divided into 2 groups of 6
- Top 3 teams from each group advance
- The best fourth placed team across both groups also qualifies
*Host nation Qatar already has an automatic World Cup berth but will still participate.
Europe Region (12 Qualification Spots)
A total of 42 teams competing for 12 World Cup berths
First Round:
- 32 teams divided into 8 groups of 4
- Home and away double round robin
- Top 3 teams from each group advance
Second Round:
- 24 teams divided into 4 groups of 6
- Top 3 teams in each group qualify for the FIBA World Cup
Americas Region (7 Qualification Spots)
A total of 16 teams competing for 7 available spots
First Round:
- 16 teams divided into 4 groups of 4
- Double round robin format
- Top 3 teams from each group advance
Second Round:
- 12 teams divided into 2 groups of 6
- Top 3 teams from each group advance
- The best fourth placed team across both groups also qualifies
Africa Region (5 Qualification Spots)
All 16 teams competing for 5 available World Cup berths
First Round:
- 16 teams divided into 4 groups of 4
- Double round robin format
- Top 3 teams from each group advance
Second Round:
- 12 teams divided into 2 groups of 6
- Top 2 teams from each group advance
- The best third placed team across both groups also qualifies
2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers Schedule
| Window | Dates | Phase |
| Window 1 | Nov 24 – Dec 2, 2025 | First Round |
| Window 2 | Feb 23 – Mar 3, 2026 | First Round |
| Window 3 | Jun 29 – Jul 7, 2026 | First Round |
| Window 4 | Aug 24 – Sep 1, 2026 | Second Round |
| Window 5 | Nov 23 – Dec 1, 2026 | Second Round |
| Window 6 | Feb 22 – Mar 2, 2027 | Second Round |
Further Reading: FIFA World Cup 2026 Guide: Schedule, Tickets, Group Table
Conclusion
The 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers bring together the best national teams across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe in one of the most competitive qualification cycles ever.
With 54 total World Cup spots on the line and a multi-window format that spans more than a year, every game carries major weight.
