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Türkiye tops FIBA 2027 World Cup European Qualifiers power rankings

Alperen Sengun reacts during friendly basketball match between Türkiye and Montenegro at Basketball Development Center in Istanbul, Türkiye, August 23, 2025. (AA Photo)
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Alperen Sengun reacts during friendly basketball match between Türkiye and Montenegro at Basketball Development Center in Istanbul, Türkiye, August 23, 2025. (AA Photo)
June 24, 2026 11:42 AM GMT+03:00

Türkiye has been highlighted as the leading team in FIBA’s latest assessment of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup European Qualifiers, with the governing body praising the squad’s continuity and roster stability following EuroBasket 2025.

In its statement, FIBA emphasized that the composition of national team rosters left little doubt about Türkiye’s strong position.

The organization noted that “Türkiye should remain at the top of the list,” pointing to the fact that 11 of the 12 players from the EuroBasket 2025 finalist squad have returned, including NBA star Alperen Sengun.

Cedi Osman (6) of Turkiye celebrates after a position during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers First Round Group C match at the Basketball Development Center in Istanbul, Türkiye, March 2, 2026. (AA Photo)
Cedi Osman (6) of Turkiye celebrates after a position during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers First Round Group C match at the Basketball Development Center in Istanbul, Türkiye, March 2, 2026. (AA Photo)

The top 10 is as follows:

  1. Türkiye
  2. France
  3. Spain
  4. Serbia
  5. Poland
  6. Germany
  7. Croatia
  8. Lithuania
  9. Greece
  10. Italy
June 24, 2026 11:47 AM GMT+03:00
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