Ukraine's men's basketball players secured first place in their World Championship 2027 pre-qualification group, demonstrating their determination with three victories in four matches. The team capped their successful campaign with a win against Slovakia in Bratislava, confirming their position atop Group D.
Ukraine's qualification journey will continue in the next phase, where they'll face significantly tougher opposition. Their upcoming challenges in Group A will include matches against Spain, Georgia, and Denmark - the latter finishing second in the same pre-qualification Group D that Ukraine dominated.
The schedule for the first round of European qualification has already been set. Teams will compete from November 27, 2025, through July 5, 2026, with two matches planned during each of the three international windows.
Worth noting, basketball fans can get an inside look at the national team through an exclusive vlog featuring Issouf Sanon and Oleksandr Lypovyi, offering rare behind-the-scenes content from the team's camp.
Can Ukraine maintain this momentum when facing higher-ranked opponents in the next qualification round? The coming months will be crucial for their World Championship aspirations.
