FIBA World Cup 2027 at a glance
Updated 11 September 2026
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 is played in Qatar from 27 August to 12 September 2027. Two of the 32 places are filled so far: host Qatar and Türkiye.
- Dates
- 27 Aug to 12 Sep 2027
- Host
- Doha, Qatar
- Teams
- 3231 qualifiers plus the host
- Qualified so far
- 2 of 32Qatar (host), Türkiye
See the tracker - Next qualifying window
- From 26 Nov 2026Final window: late February 2027
- Olympic places
- 7 for LA 2028Direct places from the World Cup
- Defending champion
- GermanyBeat Serbia in the 2023 final
Tip-off: 27 August 2027
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 runs from 27 August to 12 September 2027 in Doha, Qatar, where 32 national teams will compete for the title and for seven places at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The tournament is the destination. The real story is the eighteen months it takes to reach it. Across six qualifying windows, eighty nations are fighting for the 31 places that host Qatar has not already taken, and every window reshapes the picture. This is where we follow it all, from the first qualifier to the final in Doha.
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When and Where Is the FIBA World Cup 2027?
The FIBA World Cup 2027 is held in Doha, Qatar, from 27 August to 12 September 2027. It is the 20th edition of the men’s World Cup and the first hosted by Qatar, which qualifies automatically as host. Venues and the match calendar will be confirmed closer to the event, and we will update this section as they are confirmed.
How the Tournament Works
Thirty-two national teams reach the World Cup: host Qatar plus 31 from the regional qualifiers. The finals follow the established World Cup format of group stage into knockout rounds. The competition also doubles as a direct qualifying route to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with seven Olympic berths decided in Qatar, which raises the stakes on every game in the finals.
How Teams Qualify for the FIBA World Cup 2027
Qualification runs across six windows from November 2025 to March 2027, with 80 national teams competing across four regions. The places are allocated by region:
| Region | Places |
|---|---|
| Europe | 12 |
| Americas | 7 |
| Asia and Oceania | 7 |
| Africa | 5 |
| Host Qatar | 1 |
| Total | 32 |
That is 31 qualifiers plus the host, for 32 in total. We follow the process in full on our FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers hub, and we keep a running list of every nation that has booked its place on our qualified teams tracker.
The Road So Far
Window by window results and call-ups are filed on our FIBA World Cup news page.
The qualifiers are live now, and each window changes who controls a spot. The tracker below shows every place that is already filled, region by region. We update it after each qualifying window.
Who has qualified for the FIBA World Cup 2027?
Updated 11 September 2026, after the August 2026 window
Two of the 32 places are filled and 30 are still open. Türkiye was the first team to win its place, clinching it on 31 August 2026. Canada is one win away from joining them.
Qualified teams
| # | Team | Region | How they qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | Host | Automatic place as the host nation |
| 2 | Türkiye | Europe | 31 Aug 2026: Beat Iceland 110-73 in Reykjavik to reach 8-0 in Group J |
The race by region
- Inside the qualifying places
- Q (qualified) Qualified
- Out (eliminated) Eliminated
- Host (host nation) Host nation
Europe
1 of 12 places filledThe top three teams in each of Groups I, J, K and L qualify.
| 1 | Ukraine | 6-2 |
| 2 | Spain | 5-3 |
| 3 | Georgia | 5-3 |
| 4 | Portugal | 4-4 |
| 5 | Greece | 4-4 |
| 6 | Montenegro | 4-4 |
| 1 | Türkiye Q (qualified) | 8-0 |
| 2 | Serbia | 6-2 |
| 3 | Italy | 5-3 |
| 4 | Lithuania | 4-4 |
| 5 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3-5 |
| 6 | Iceland | 3-5 |
| 1 | Germany | 7-1 |
| 2 | Croatia | 7-1 |
| 3 | Poland | 7-1 |
| 4 | Latvia | 4-4 |
| 5 | Netherlands Out (eliminated) | 2-6 |
| 6 | Israel Out (eliminated) | 2-6 |
| 1 | France | 7-1 |
| 2 | Finland | 5-3 |
| 3 | Slovenia | 4-4 |
| 4 | Sweden | 4-4 |
| 5 | Hungary | 4-4 |
| 6 | Estonia | 3-5 |
Out in the first round: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Great Britain, Romania and Switzerland
Each team has four games left. Next window: 23 Nov to 1 Dec 2026, with games from 26 Nov. Final window: 22 Feb to 2 Mar 2027.
Americas
0 of 7 places filledThe top three teams in Groups E and F qualify, plus the best fourth-placed team.
| 1 | USA | 7-1 |
| 2 | Dominican Republic | 6-2 |
| 3 | Brazil | 6-2 |
| 4 | Mexico | 5-3 |
| 5 | Colombia | 3-5 |
| 6 | Chile | 2-6 |
| 1 | Canada | 8-0 |
| 2 | Uruguay | 6-2 |
| 3 | Argentina | 6-2 |
| 4 | Bahamas | 4-4 |
| 5 | Puerto Rico | 2-6 |
| 6 | Panama | 2-6 |
Out in the first round: Cuba, Jamaica, Nicaragua and Venezuela
Each team has four games left. Next window: 23 Nov to 1 Dec 2026, with games from 26 Nov. Final window: 22 Feb to 2 Mar 2027.
Asia and Oceania
0 of 7 places filledThe top three teams in Groups E and F qualify, plus the best fourth-placed team. Host Qatar plays in Group F. Its results count, but Qatar is excluded from the final standings.
| 1 | Australia | 8-0 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 6-2 |
| 3 | Iran | 5-3 |
| 4 | Jordan | 5-3 |
| 5 | Philippines | 4-4 |
| 6 | Syria | 2-6 |
| 1 | Japan | 6-2 |
| 2 | Lebanon | 6-2 |
| 3 | China | 5-3 |
| 4 | Korea | 4-4 |
| 5 | Qatar Host (host nation) | 4-4 |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | 3-5 |
Out in the first round: Chinese Taipei, Guam, India and Iraq
Each team has four games left. Next window: 23 Nov to 1 Dec 2026. Final window: 22 Feb to 2 Mar 2027.
Africa
0 of 5 places filledThe top two teams in Groups E and F qualify, plus the best third-placed team.
| 1 | Cameroon | 7-2 |
| 2 | South Sudan | 7-2 |
| 3 | Guinea | 6-3 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 5-4 |
| 5 | Nigeria | 5-4 |
| 6 | Cape Verde | 3-6 |
| 1 | Senegal | 7-2 |
| 2 | Côte d'Ivoire | 7-2 |
| 3 | Angola | 6-3 |
| 4 | Mali | 6-3 |
| 5 | Egypt | 4-5 |
| 6 | DR Congo | 3-6 |
Out in the first round: Libya, Madagascar, Rwanda and Uganda
Each team has three games left. No African games in November. Next and final window: 22 Feb to 2 Mar 2027.
We mark a team as qualified or eliminated only when the result is mathematically certain. Every change is checked against the official FIBA standings.
Europe’s Race, and Serbia’s Road
Europe sends the largest contingent, 12 teams, and the competition for those places is the fiercest of any region. Serbia is among the nations chasing one, and for our readers that is the story worth following closely. We cover it on its own page: Serbia’s road to Qatar, alongside the full European qualifiers.
What Qatar 2027 Decides for Los Angeles
Twelve teams play the Olympic tournament in Los Angeles. Seven of them are decided in Doha, which is why the finals carry more than a trophy.
| Region | Olympic places from the World Cup |
|---|---|
| Europe | 2 |
| Americas | 2 |
| Africa | 1 |
| Asia | 1 |
| Oceania | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
The United States is already in as Olympic host. The last four places come from four qualifying tournaments in 2028, twenty-four teams in all, one winner from each.
This changes how the bracket reads. A European team does not have to win the World Cup to reach Los Angeles. It has to finish as one of the two best European teams in Doha.
That is a second race inside the same tournament. Europe will have twelve teams in Doha and only two of them leave with an Olympic place.
The Favorites
The contenders will sharpen as rosters firm up toward 2027, but the shape of the race is already visible. We break down the leading nations and how the odds move as the qualifiers unfold in our FIBA World Cup 2027 favorites analysis.
When the outright markets open in earnest closer to the tournament, we cover where they are priced best in our guide to the best FIBA World Cup betting sites.
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FAQ About FIBA World Cup 2027
Where is the FIBA World Cup 2027 being held?
In Doha, Qatar, from 27 August to 12 September 2027. It is the first FIBA World Cup hosted by Qatar.
Which teams have qualified for the FIBA World Cup 2027?
Two of the 32 places are filled so far: host Qatar and Türkiye. The tracker on this page lists every filled place, region by region. We update it after each qualifying window.
How many teams play at the FIBA World Cup 2027?
Thirty-two: host Qatar and 31 teams from the regional qualifiers, which run to March 2027.
How do teams qualify for the FIBA World Cup 2027?
Eighty national teams play the regional qualifiers. Europe gets 12 places, the Americas seven, Asia and Oceania seven, and Africa five. Host Qatar is already in. Every region is now in its second round, where the first round results carry over.
When are the next FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifying windows?
The next qualifying window runs from 23 November to 1 December 2026, with games from 26 November. The final window is 22 February to 2 March 2027. Africa plays only in the final window.
Is the FIBA World Cup 2027 an Olympic qualifier?
Yes. Seven of the twelve Olympic places are decided in Doha. Europe and the Americas get two each, with one each for Africa, Asia and Oceania.
Has Serbia qualified for the FIBA World Cup 2027?
Not yet. Serbia is competing in the European qualifiers for one of the region’s 12 places. You can follow its position in the qualified teams tracker on this page.
Has the USA qualified for the FIBA World Cup 2027?
Not yet. The USA is in the second round of the Americas qualifiers, where seven places are open. You can follow its position in the qualified teams tracker on this page.
Who won the last FIBA World Cup?
Germany. They beat Serbia 83-77 in the 2023 final in Manila and finished that tournament unbeaten.
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