# FIBA Basketball World Cup Americas Qualifiers

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fiba-basketball-world-cup-americas-qualifiers
> Updated: 2026-08-30T23:46:59.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

During the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers, Uruguay has faced significant challenges in Group F.

Following a 103-94 road loss to the Bahamas at the Antel Arena, where Uruguay’s Joaquín Rodríguez scored 30 points, the team dealt with officiating controversies that resulted in the ejection of coach Gerardo Jauri. 

Uruguay, which holds a 5-2 record, recently secured a critical home victory against Puerto Rico, winning 80-75 at the Antel Arena. This win moves Uruguay into second place in the Group F standings, keeping them within the qualification zone for the 2027 World Cup in Qatar.

In other Group F action, Canada secured its tournament berth by defeating Argentina 97-92 in Quebec. Despite 31 points from Argentina’s Nicolás Laprovíttola, Canada’s Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Lu Dort led the unbeaten Canadian side to victory. Argentina remains in a favorable position for qualification with a 6-2 record.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-30: Canada secures World Cup berth after defeating Argentina in basketball

Canada clinched a World Cup 2027 berth with a 97-92 win over Argentina, while Uruguay defeated Puerto Rico 80-75 to stay in qualification contention.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uruguay-basketball-faces-puerto-rico-in-world-cup-qualifier

### 2026-08-28: Bahamas defeats Uruguay 103-94 in FIBA World Cup Qualifier

The Bahamas defeated Uruguay 103-94 in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers, led by Buddy Hield's 28 points and Dominick Bridgewater's 25 points.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bahamas-defeats-uruguay-103-94-in-fiba-world-cup-qualifier

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