# Spain national basketball team FIBA qualification > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spain-national-basketball-team-fiba-qualification > Updated: 2026-08-23T16:11:20.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The Spanish national basketball team has convened in Zaragoza to begin preparations for the second phase of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Europe Qualifiers. Led by head coach Chus Mateo, the squad currently leads Group I with a record of five wins and one loss. To secure direct qualification for the World Cup, Spain must finish among the top three teams in the group. The team is scheduled to face Portugal on August 28 in Zaragoza, followed by a match against Greece in Athens on August 31. The 14-man roster includes Juancho Hernangomez, Santi Yusta, and rising talents Baba Miller and Hugo Gonzalez. Valencia Basket is heavily represented by Álvaro Cárdenas, Mario Saint-Supéry, Jaime Pradilla, and Sergio de Larrea. Additionally, 18-year-old Diego Niebla has been added to training sessions following his selection to the EuroBasket U18 All-Tournament Team. Santi Aldama remains excluded from this window to prioritize recovery from recent right knee surgery. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Spain basketball team begins FIBA World Cup qualifying preparations Spain's national basketball team has begun training in Zaragoza for the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, preparing for upcoming matches against Portugal and Greece to maintain their lead in Group I. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-national-basketball-team-begins-fiba-world-cup-qualification ### 2026-08-19: Santi Aldama to miss Spanish National Team qualifiers Santi Aldama will miss Spain's FIBA World Cup qualifiers in August to prioritize recovery from knee surgery ahead of the upcoming NBA season with the Dallas Mavericks. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santi-aldama-to-miss-spanish-national-team-window --- Cite as: Spain national basketball team FIBA qualification. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spain-national-basketball-team-fiba-qualification