The Chinese men's basketball team will begin its journey to the FIBA World Cup 2027 in Group B of the Asian and Oceania qualifiers. They will compete against Japan, South Korea, and Chinese Taipei. The initial phase involves 16 teams divided into four groups, playing a double round-robin format with home and away matches. The top three teams from each group will advance to the next stage.
In the second stage, the remaining 12 teams will be split into two groups. The top three teams from each group, along with the best fourth-place team and host nation Qatar, will qualify for the World Cup finals. The World Cup will take place from August 27 to September 12, 2027.
The 2027 World Cup serves as a qualifying event for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. In the 2023 World Cup, China finished in 29th place, with one win and four losses, marking their worst performance in the tournament's history.
According to a Beijing-based sports commentator, the Chinese national team's objective extends beyond simply qualifying for the World Cup. The ultimate goal is to secure a spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by becoming the top team in Asia at the World Cup. This requires gaining significant international match experience. The commentator expressed optimism about the team's future, citing the development of young talents.
The first of six qualifying windows for the World Cup begins on November 24 of this year. The game between China and Japan has been highlighted as a key matchup in the Asian qualifiers. China had a long winning streak against Japan, which was broken in February 2024 during the Asia Cup 2025 qualifiers.
China secured a spot in the Asia Cup main draw in February. A stable lineup has emerged, combining experienced players with emerging talents, including 19-year-old center Yang, who announced his intention to enter the NBA Draft 2025.
The head coach has stated that the short and medium-term focus is on the Asia Cup, the Asian Games, and the World Cup qualifiers. The ultimate goal is to perform well at the 2027 World Cup and qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
5 Comments
Fuerza
The double round-robin format gives them plenty of chances to advance.
Manolo Noriega
The competition is already showing improvements. Let's cheer for the team!
Ongania
This young guy's draft announcement is a distraction. He must focus on practice.
Manolo Noriega
Young talents"? We've heard that before. Let's see some results, not promises.
Fuerza
Can we trust their current coach? His track record isn't exactly stellar.