Turkish Men's National Basketball Team Qualifies for the World Cup by Defeating Iceland
Returning with a resounding away victory from Iceland, our national team achieved the success of becoming the first country to secure a ticket to the FIBA 2027 World Cup.
The Turkish Men's National Basketball Team defeated Iceland 110-73 away in their second match in Group J of the FIBA 2027 World Cup European Qualifiers Second Round, making it 8 wins out of 8 in the qualifiers and becoming the first team to earn the right to participate in the World Cup.
Fast Start to the Match
The National Basketball Team started the match effectively, allowing Iceland to score only 1 point and capturing a 14-point lead by the 4th minute.
First Period Dominance
Our national team finished the first period ahead 33-14, with captain Cedi Osman and Malachi Flynn scoring a combined 24 points.
The Second Quarter Where the Gap Widened
The crescent-and-star team finished the second quarter ahead 60-37 with a superior performance, during which Onuralp Bitim scored 15 points.
Final Period and Victory
After a balanced third period, the National Team exhibited a comfortable game in the fourth quarter and won the match 110-73.