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MIES (Switzerland) – Group E is done and dusted in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers after Sunday’s results confirmed the three teams advancing to the Second Round.
Defending world champions Germany edged Croatia 91-89 in overtime in a thriller, while Israel powered past Cyprus 83-54. Those outcomes sealed qualification for Germany (3-1), Croatia (3-1) and Israel (2-2), with Cyprus (0-4) becoming the first team eliminated from this campaign.
For Germany, the reigning FIBA Basketball World Cup champions, progression keeps their title defense on track.
Croatia and Israel, meanwhile, move one step closer to a return to the global stage after missing recent editions, both nations aiming to end lengthy absences from the showpiece event.
World Cup PedigreeCroatiaGermany
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Number of participations: 7
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Last participation: 2023 (Champions)
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Best finish: Champions (2023)
IsraelPast QualifiersCroatia
Edition
Record
2023
1-5 (4th in Group C – First Round)
2019
4-8 (5th in Group J – Second Round)
Germany
Edition
Record
2023 (Q)
10-2 (1st in Group J – Second Round)
2019 (Q)
9-3 (2nd in Group L – Second Round)
Israel
Edition
Record
2023
4-8 (5th in group J – Second Round)
2019
5-7 (5th in Group L – Second Round)
Who will they face in the Second Round?
Group K
The top three teams from Group E and Group F will form Group K in the Second Round, carrying over all results from the First Round.
Group E
Qualified
Croatia, Germany, Israel
Eliminated
Cyprus
Group F
Qualified
In contention
Poland, Netherlands, Austria, Latvia
Eliminated
FIBA