Turkish national basketball teams achieve major milestones

The Turkish men's national basketball team has secured its place in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup after an undefeated run in the European Qualifiers, finishing 8-for-8. Following this performance, the team has risen two spots in the FIBA world rankings to 9th place with 808.1 points, trailing Argentina by a narrow margin.

Meanwhile, the Turkish women's national basketball team is set to begin its campaign in the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany. Led by head coach Andrea Mazzon, the team will face Belgium in their opening Group C match at the Max-Schmeling-Halle. Their upcoming schedule includes matches against Australia and Puerto Rico as they compete for a spot in the knockout stages.