PARIS, FRANCE – Recent EuroBasket qualifying matches have concluded, revealing a diverse range of outcomes for participating national teams. France currently leads with a perfect win record, while several other nations are vying for qualification spots ahead of the tournament’s main phase.
The qualifying rounds, which took place across various European venues throughout the fall of 2023 and early 2024, saw France achieve victories against both Finland (2-0) and Germany (1-0). Finland also secured a win against Germany with a score of 1-0. Israel demonstrated a strong performance, defeating Estonia 2-1, while also securing a 2-1 victory. Estonia mirrored Israel’s result,also achieving a 2-1 scoreline in their matches.
Several teams settled for draws. Greece and Portugal both finished their matches with a 1-1 tie,as did Greece and spain.These results translated to a 50% win percentage for each of those teams. Poland faced a setback with a 1-2 loss, resulting in a 33% win rate.
A notable number of teams currently hold a 0% win percentage. Cyprus, Great Britain, Montenegro, Slovenia, and Türkiye each suffered defeats with scores of 0-1. Belgium, Czechia, Georgia, and Iceland all experienced 0-2 losses, while Bosnia and Herzegovina conceded a 0-3 defeat. These results highlight the competitive nature of the EuroBasket qualification process.
The EuroBasket tournament,organized by FIBA europe,is a premier international basketball competition held every two years,featuring national teams from across europe. The qualification process determines which teams will advance to the final tournament, which is scheduled to be co-hosted by Israel, Slovenia, Finland and Cyprus in 2025. The tournament serves as a crucial stepping stone for European nations to showcase their basketball talent and compete for continental glory. The current qualifying stage is pivotal in shaping the competitive landscape for the 2025 championship.
