FIBA: How NBA players performed at 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
International competition continues July 2-8 with several NBA players participating in FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 qualifiers.
Leo Zevin, for NBA.com
July 3, 2026 9:11 PM
Jonas Valančiūnas posted a double-double for Lithuania in a win over Great Britain.
Another window in the FIBA qualifiers are underway, featuring plenty of NBA talent representing their countries. The July window runs from the 2nd to the 6th for the European qualifiers and to the 8th for the Americas qualifiers as nations compete for spots in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
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July 3
Canada vs. Puerto Rico
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (26 points) and Andrew Nembhard (23 points) helped Canada cruise to a 110-84 win. Dillon Brooks, Kyshawn George and Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 15, 9 and 8 points respectively for Canada.
Fresh cut, fresh buckets 💈🔥
New look SGA drops 26 PTS in 26 mins for Canada 🇨🇦 #FIBAWC
pic.twitter.com/9uqgBNJczy — FIBA Basketball World Cup 🏆 (@FIBAWC) July 4, 2026
France vs. Belgium
France held off Belgium 80-72 behind its NBA core of Bilal Coulibaly, Rudy Gobert, Maxime Raynaud, Zaccharie Risacher and Guerschon Yabusele. Coulibaly led France with 13 points, while Gobert added 8 points and 11 rebounds.
COULIBALY ONE-HAND SLAM 🔥
Bilal with the transition jam for France in the 1st round of the 2026 @FIBAWC qualifiers 🇫🇷
pic.twitter.com/3W47uBAh0b — NBA (@NBA) July 3, 2026
Finland vs. Hungary
Finland earned an 85-77 victory over Hungary behind 23 points from Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen, who shot 7-for-14 from the field.
The Finnisher 😤
Lauri Markkanen led all scorers with 23 PTS, 4 REB and 2 AST in today's win for Finland 🇫🇮
pic.twitter.com/SsuwhccJMx — NBA (@NBA) July 3, 2026
Cyprus vs. Croatia
Ivica Zubac dominated in Croatia’s 123-50 win over Cyprus, finishing with 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks while shooting 10-for-13 from the field. Dario Šarić added 21 points and 10 rebounds, going a perfect 7-for-7 from the field.
Ivica Zubac's 24 PTS, 11 REB and 4 BLK in just 18 minutes led Croatia to the 2nd round of the 2026 @FIBAWC qualifiers 🇭🇷
pic.twitter.com/30Hxip16SD — NBA (@NBA) July 3, 2026
Israel vs. Germany
Germany edged Israel 92-86 in a hard-fought contest. Israel was without star Deni Avdija, while Dennis Schröder led the Germans with 20 points and 9 assists in the victory.
Dennis Schröder DELIVERED 😤
His 20 PTS, 9 AST and 2 STL helped Germany secure the win in the 1st round of the 2026 @FIBAWC qualifiers 🇩🇪
pic.twitter.com/8LOlWNhE25 — NBA (@NBA) July 3, 2026
Sweden vs. Czechia
Sweden held off Czechia 87-76, despite 14 points and 5 assists from Czech NBA player Vít Krejčí.
Australia vs. Guam
Tyrese Proctor poured in a team-high 22 points to lead Australia’s dominant 124-52 win.
China vs. Japan
Japan rolled past China 92-73, despite 9 points and 7 boards from Hansen Yang.
July 2
Ukraine vs. Georgia
Ukraine cruised to a 95-76 victory over Georgia in the qualifiers behind a dominant performance from Svi Mykhailiuk, who finished with 28 points, 4 steals and 2 blocks.
Lithuania vs. Great Britain
Lithuania took care of business against Great Britain, winning 105-85 behind its NBA trio. Jonas Valančiūnas led the way with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists, while Kasparas Jakučionis had 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, and Matas Buzelis added 12 points.
Spain vs. Denmark
Spain had no trouble with Denmark, rolling to a 109-81 victory behind Hugo González, who finished with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
Hugo González SHINED today!
His 16 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST helped Spain secure the win in the 1st round of the @FIBAWC qualifiers 🇪🇸
pic.twitter.com/zkmfdbBYGH — NBA (@NBA) July 3, 2026
Switzerland vs. Serbia
Serbia defeated Switzerland 97-73 behind 22 points apiece from Nikola Jokić and Nikola Jović. Jokić also stuffed the stat sheet with 14 rebounds and seven assists.
Nikola Jokic doing things in the 'most-Nikola-Jokic' way. 🇷🇸
📊 22 PTS | 14 REB | 7 AST
#FIBAWC | #StepItUp
pic.twitter.com/fmU3jsRRjs — FIBA Basketball World Cup 🏆 (@FIBAWC) July 2, 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Türkiye
Türkiye defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 82-75 behind NBA contributions from Alperen Sengun (14 points) and Adem Bona (6 points, 2 blocks). Luka Garza led Bosnia and Herzegovina with 27 points in the loss.
🇧🇦 Luka Garza v Alperen Sengun 🇹🇷
These two went head to head, and it was an absolute feast 🤝
#FIBAWC x #StepItUp
pic.twitter.com/v2snPyML9F — FIBA Basketball (@FIBA) July 2, 2026
Finland vs. Hungary
Finland earned an 85-77 victory over Hungary behind 21 points from Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen, who shot 7-for-14 from the field.
The Finnisher 😤
Lauri Markkanen led all scorers with 23 PTS, 4 REB and 2 AST in today's win for Finland 🇫🇮
pic.twitter.com/SsuwhccJMx — NBA (@NBA) July 3, 2026
Cyprus vs. Croatia
Ivica Zubac dominated in Croatia’s 123-50 win over Cyprus, finishing with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks while shooting 10-of-13 from the field. Dario Šarić added 21 points and 10 rebounds, going a perfect 7-for-7 from the field.
Israel vs. Germany
Germany edged Israel 92-86 in a hard-fought contest. Israel was without star Deni Avdija, while Dennis Schröder led the Germans with 20 points and 9 assists in the victory.
Sweden vs. Czechia
Sweden held off Czechia 87-76, despite 14 points and five assists from Czech NBA player Vít Krejčí.
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