Friendly International — Today's Matches
Live scores, upcoming kick-offs, and finished results for today. Data refreshes automatically so you never miss a moment.
Friendly International — Playoffs
Quarter-finals
Friendly International — Results
The latest 25 completed matches in the Friendly International. The highest-scoring result was Latvia 105–109 Lithuania. Review recent scorelines to spot form trends, home advantage patterns, and upset results that can inform your next bet.
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| 96 – 85 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 106 – 72 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Friendly International — Team Stats
Side-by-side performance comparison of all 76 teams in the Friendly International. Algeria leads with 6 wins this season. The colour-coded heatmap highlights wins, losses, scoring, scoring difference, and win percentage — making it easy to spot the strongest and weakest teams at a glance for betting analysis.
Friendly International — Betting Insights
Friendly International 2025 — key betting statistics across 135 matches played. Games average combined scoring. Home sides win 65.9% of the time and the most common scoreline is 95-78. Use these metrics to calibrate your betting strategies.
Friendly International — Season Trends
Season-by-season comparison across 2 seasons of the Friendly International, with 2025 highlighted. The current season averages — combined scoring per match across 135 matches played. Columns cover home win % and away win % — use year-on-year trends to spot if the league is becoming higher or lower scoring and calibrate your betting strategy accordingly.
Top Scoring Teams
76 teams in the Friendly International 2025 season ranked by wins. Algeria leads with 6 wins. Tunisia shows the biggest improvement this season with 4 more wins than their past average. Compare current form against historical averages to spot rising and declining teams — useful for match result and outright winner betting.
| Team | # | Played | Won | Lost | Points For | Points Against | Avg W | Avg L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Played6 | 6 | Lost0 | Points For511 | Points Against421 | Avg W— | Avg L— | |
| 2 | Played12 | 6 | Lost6 | Points For924 | Points Against913 | Avg W2.5 | Avg L0.8 | |
| 3 | Played5 | 5 | Lost0 | Points For509 | Points Against349 | Avg W3.7 | Avg L1.0 | |
| 4 | Played6 | 5 | Lost1 | Points For528 | Points Against431 | Avg W4.6 | Avg L1.0 | |
| 5 | Played6 | 5 | Lost1 | Points For506 | Points Against448 | Avg W1.3 | Avg L2.3 | |
| 6 | Played5 | 5 | Lost0 | Points For400 | Points Against359 | Avg W2.8 | Avg L2.0 | |
| 7 | Played4 | 4 | Lost0 | Points For400 | Points Against311 | Avg W1.6 | Avg L1.6 | |
| 8 | Played6 | 4 | Lost2 | Points For484 | Points Against423 | Avg W2.3 | Avg L0.8 | |
| 9 | Played4 | 4 | Lost0 | Points For360 | Points Against311 | Avg W2.3 | Avg L1.7 | |
| 10 | Played7 | 4 | Lost3 | Points For524 | Points Against524 | Avg W3.0 | Avg L1.8 | |
| 11 | Played3 | 3 | Lost0 | Points For276 | Points Against226 | Avg W1.3 | Avg L0.7 | |
| 12 | Played3 | 3 | Lost0 | Points For256 | Points Against210 | Avg W4.0 | Avg L0.0 | |
| 13 | Played3 | 3 | Lost0 | Points For204 | Points Against160 | Avg W1.5 | Avg L0.5 | |
| 14 | Played3 | 3 | Lost0 | Points For278 | Points Against237 | Avg W2.8 | Avg L0.8 | |
| 15 | Played4 | 3 | Lost1 | Points For362 | Points Against328 | Avg W4.3 | Avg L0.7 | |
| 16 | Played6 | 3 | Lost3 | Points For488 | Points Against468 | Avg W0.5 | Avg L1.5 | |
| 17 | Played4 | 3 | Lost1 | Points For334 | Points Against324 | Avg W2.3 | Avg L2.3 | |
| 18 | Played5 | 3 | Lost2 | Points For370 | Points Against362 | Avg W2.8 | Avg L2.3 | |
| 19 | Played5 | 3 | Lost2 | Points For386 | Points Against399 | Avg W1.5 | Avg L1.5 | |
| 20 | Played6 | 3 | Lost3 | Points For456 | Points Against495 | Avg W1.0 | Avg L1.0 | |
| 21 | Played8 | 3 | Lost5 | Points For653 | Points Against696 | Avg W1.8 | Avg L2.8 | |
| 22 | Played3 | 2 | Lost1 | Points For232 | Points Against170 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L0.5 | |
| 23 | Played2 | 2 | Lost0 | Points For190 | Points Against133 | Avg W0.0 | Avg L2.0 | |
| 24 | Played4 | 2 | Lost2 | Points For313 | Points Against275 | Avg W2.5 | Avg L1.5 | |
| 25 | Played3 | 2 | Lost1 | Points For220 | Points Against185 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L0.5 | |
| 26 | Played4 | 2 | Lost2 | Points For341 | Points Against308 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L1.0 | |
| 27 | Played2 | 2 | Lost0 | Points For167 | Points Against136 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L1.3 | |
| 28 | Played2 | 2 | Lost0 | Points For127 | Points Against108 | Avg W0.3 | Avg L1.0 | |
| 29 | Played2 | 2 | Lost0 | Points For144 | Points Against138 | Avg W— | Avg L— | |
| 30 | Played5 | 2 | Lost3 | Points For411 | Points Against412 | Avg W1.5 | Avg L1.5 | |
| 31 | Played4 | 2 | Lost2 | Points For355 | Points Against361 | Avg W1.0 | Avg L1.0 | |
| 32 | Played3 | 2 | Lost1 | Points For206 | Points Against212 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L0.0 | |
| 33 | Played4 | 2 | Lost2 | Points For344 | Points Against351 | Avg W1.8 | Avg L1.0 | |
| 34 | Played3 | 2 | Lost1 | Points For250 | Points Against257 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L1.0 | |
| 35 | Played5 | 2 | Lost3 | Points For346 | Points Against372 | Avg W0.7 | Avg L4.3 | |
| 36 | Played4 | 2 | Lost2 | Points For331 | Points Against358 | Avg W1.0 | Avg L2.0 | |
| 37 | Played5 | 2 | Lost3 | Points For400 | Points Against439 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L1.0 | |
| 38 | Played6 | 2 | Lost4 | Points For418 | Points Against475 | Avg W— | Avg L— | |
| 39 | Played1 | 1 | Lost0 | Points For80 | Points Against60 | Avg W3.5 | Avg L1.0 | |
| 40 | Played2 | 1 | Lost1 | Points For144 | Points Against125 | Avg W0.7 | Avg L2.3 | |
| 41 | Played3 | 1 | Lost2 | Points For251 | Points Against241 | Avg W0.5 | Avg L3.5 | |
| 42 | Played2 | 1 | Lost1 | Points For164 | Points Against154 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L0.5 | |
| 43 | Played1 | 1 | Lost0 | Points For84 | Points Against76 | Avg W0.5 | Avg L2.5 | |
| 44 | Played1 | 1 | Lost0 | Points For103 | Points Against98 | Avg W0.5 | Avg L2.3 | |
| 45 | Played3 | 1 | Lost2 | Points For247 | Points Against243 | Avg W0.5 | Avg L3.0 | |
| 46 | Played2 | 1 | Lost1 | Points For156 | Points Against154 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L2.7 | |
| 47 | Played3 | 1 | Lost2 | Points For248 | Points Against254 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L2.0 | |
| 48 | Played2 | 1 | Lost1 | Points For154 | Points Against164 | Avg W— | Avg L— | |
| 49 | Played3 | 1 | Lost2 | Points For189 | Points Against203 | Avg W1.0 | Avg L1.5 | |
| 50 | Played5 | 1 | Lost4 | Points For378 | Points Against395 | Avg W0.0 | Avg L3.0 | |
| 51 | Played5 | 1 | Lost4 | Points For379 | Points Against397 | Avg W2.8 | Avg L1.3 | |
| 52 | Played2 | 1 | Lost1 | Points For131 | Points Against149 | Avg W1.5 | Avg L0.5 | |
| 53 | Played2 | 1 | Lost1 | Points For125 | Points Against144 | Avg W— | Avg L— | |
| 54 | Played3 | 1 | Lost2 | Points For226 | Points Against247 | Avg W— | Avg L— | |
| 55 | Played5 | 1 | Lost4 | Points For386 | Points Against428 | Avg W0.5 | Avg L1.0 | |
| 56 | Played5 | 1 | Lost4 | Points For365 | Points Against416 | Avg W0.0 | Avg L3.0 | |
| 57 | Played5 | 1 | Lost4 | Points For340 | Points Against416 | Avg W1.3 | Avg L2.0 | |
| 58 | Played6 | 1 | Lost5 | Points For484 | Points Against564 | Avg W3.0 | Avg L1.3 | |
| 59 | Played1 | 0 | Lost1 | Points For89 | Points Against90 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L1.3 | |
| 60 | Played1 | 0 | Lost1 | Points For98 | Points Against103 | Avg W— | Avg L— | |
| 61 | Played1 | 0 | Lost1 | Points For87 | Points Against93 | Avg W— | Avg L— | |
| 62 | Played1 | 0 | Lost1 | Points For63 | Points Against69 | Avg W1.0 | Avg L1.0 | |
| 63 | Played1 | 0 | Lost1 | Points For76 | Points Against84 | Avg W0.7 | Avg L2.3 | |
| 64 | Played1 | 0 | Lost1 | Points For71 | Points Against82 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L2.5 | |
| 65 | Played2 | 0 | Lost2 | Points For149 | Points Against168 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L1.0 | |
| 66 | Played2 | 0 | Lost2 | Points For108 | Points Against127 | Avg W1.5 | Avg L0.5 | |
| 67 | Played1 | 0 | Lost1 | Points For65 | Points Against85 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L2.0 | |
| 68 | Played1 | 0 | Lost1 | Points For60 | Points Against80 | Avg W— | Avg L— | |
| 69 | Played2 | 0 | Lost2 | Points For135 | Points Against156 | Avg W0.3 | Avg L1.7 | |
| 70 | Played3 | 0 | Lost3 | Points For200 | Points Against229 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L2.6 | |
| 71 | Played4 | 0 | Lost4 | Points For300 | Points Against346 | Avg W1.0 | Avg L3.7 | |
| 72 | Played2 | 0 | Lost2 | Points For133 | Points Against190 | Avg W1.0 | Avg L0.0 | |
| 73 | Played3 | 0 | Lost3 | Points For178 | Points Against242 | Avg W0.0 | Avg L1.0 | |
| 74 | Played3 | 0 | Lost3 | Points For160 | Points Against252 | Avg W1.0 | Avg L1.5 | |
| 75 | Played6 | 0 | Lost6 | Points For422 | Points Against516 | Avg W— | Avg L— | |
| 76 | Played2 | 0 | Lost2 | Points For124 | Points Against231 | Avg W— | Avg L— |
Friendly International — Past Seasons
Browse 7 archived seasons of the Friendly International, from 2021 to 2025. Each season page includes full standings, top scorers, and match results — useful for comparing historical performance and identifying long-term betting patterns.
History 24 Aug 2025
International friendly basketball matches emerged from the inception of FIBA in 1936, establishing the framework for non-competitive games between national teams. Initially serving as informal preparation for Olympic Games and World Championships, these matches evolved into a structured global calendar essential for team development. The expansion of FIBA membership from 18 founding nations to over 210 member federations transformed friendly matches into a critical component of international basketball infrastructure. Modern friendly matches function as preparation windows for major tournaments, World Cup qualifiers, and regional championships, with FIBA designating specific international windows throughout the year. The professionalization of international basketball has elevated friendly matches from casual exhibitions to highly competitive preparation events, with teams using these matches to test strategies, develop young talent, and maintain competitive sharpness between major competitions.
- —1936 — FIBA founded with 18 member nations, establishing framework for international basketball
- —1950 — First FIBA Basketball World Cup held in Argentina, elevating importance of international friendly preparation
- —1992 — Olympic Games basketball opened to professional athletes, increasing stakes in international friendly matches
- —2010 — FIBA introduced structured international windows for World Cup qualifiers, formalizing friendly match schedules
- —2020 — COVID-19 pandemic severely reduced friendly match frequency, with only 6 matches recorded in the season
- —2024 — Friendly International matches expanded to 115 recorded matches, reflecting recovery and growth of international basketball
- —2025 — Record 594 matches played in current season, demonstrating unprecedented global participation in international friendly basketball
Competition Format 24 Aug 2025
Friendly International matches operate under standard FIBA regulations with no playoff mechanism or formal league structure. Each match is contested as a single game with win-loss records tracked for statistical purposes only, serving preparation functions rather than determining competitive standings. National teams compete on a non-binding schedule determined by FIBA international windows and bilateral agreements between federations. Results contribute to FIBA World Rankings but carry no relegation or promotion consequences, allowing nations to freely participate regardless of competitive level. The format emphasizes competitive development and tournament preparation over formal league standings, with matches scheduled year-round to accommodate qualifying campaigns, regional championships, and Olympic Games preparation.
Analysis 24 Aug 2025
Current Season Analysis
The 2025 Friendly International season represents an unprecedented expansion of international basketball activity, with 594 recorded matches demonstrating the global sport's continued growth and development. This represents a dramatic increase from the 2024 season's 115 matches and reflects the post-pandemic normalization of international basketball calendars. The season features participation from over 80 national teams across all continents, with matches distributed throughout the year to support World Cup qualifying campaigns, regional championship preparation, and Olympic Games development.
France, Germany, and Spain have emerged as dominant performers in recent friendly competitions, with France defeating Greece 92-77 and Germany overcoming Spain 95-78 in August 2025 matchups. These European powerhouses consistently utilize friendly matches as preparation for FIBA EuroBasket and World Cup qualifying rounds, maintaining competitive sharpness through regular international competition. The home advantage factor remains significant in 2025, with home teams winning 46.5% of matches compared to away teams' 35.0% success rate, demonstrating the continued influence of crowd support and familiar playing conditions in international basketball.
The standout performer of the 2025 season has been Turkey, which has maintained an aggressive friendly match schedule while preparing for major tournament campaigns. Turkey's 96-85 victory over Montenegro showcases the competitive intensity of modern friendly matches, which increasingly resemble official tournament play in tactical sophistication and physical engagement. The emergence of competitive depth across multiple regions—with Balkan nations like Montenegro, Serbia, and Bosnia & Herzegovina regularly competing against traditional powerhouses—reflects the democratization of international basketball talent.
An unexpected storyline emerging in 2025 involves the participation of youth national teams (U20 categories) in the friendly international system, with nations including Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Lithuania, Montenegro, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, and Ukraine fielding development squads. This expansion of youth participation within the friendly international framework represents a strategic shift toward long-term player development and talent pipeline construction, ensuring sustained competitive depth for future Olympic Games and World Cup campaigns.
The statistical trends reveal both home advantage persistence and increasingly competitive away performances. The 59.1% "both teams score" rate indicates high-scoring, competitive matches reflecting modern basketball's emphasis on offensive execution and three-point shooting. The 65.3% frequency of "over 2.5/5.5" matches (exceeding 2.5 or 5.5 goals in football analogy, or high-scoring basketball games) demonstrates that friendly matches have evolved beyond casual preparation into intensely competitive contests with significant tactical and strategic implications for participating nations.
International Basketball Development and FIBA Ecosystem
Friendly International matches function as the foundational infrastructure supporting FIBA's competitive ecosystem, which encompasses World Cups, Olympic Games, regional championships, and qualifying campaigns. The 80+ participating nations span vastly different competitive levels, from elite programs like the USA (with an all-time 378-56 international record) to developing basketball nations utilizing friendly matches as primary competitive outlets. This structural diversity ensures that international basketball remains globally inclusive while maintaining competitive integrity through FIBA's ranking and seeding systems.
The scheduling of friendly matches has become increasingly sophisticated, with FIBA designating specific international windows that align with club season calendars. This coordination allows national team coaches to access top players competing in European leagues (EuroLeague, Spanish ACB, Italian Serie A), Turkish Super Lig, and other professional competitions. The August 2025 matches involving European teams demonstrate this pattern, with preparation windows preceding FIBA EuroBasket and World Cup qualifying rounds. This systematic approach has transformed friendly matches from ad-hoc exhibitions into strategically planned development opportunities.
Competitive Depth and Regional Variations
The 2025 season reveals significant competitive depth variations across regions. European nations dominate participation frequency, reflecting the continent's established basketball infrastructure and strong club leagues. The presence of multiple Balkan nations (Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia) competing regularly demonstrates the region's basketball development success, while traditional powers like France, Germany, Spain, and Italy maintain consistent international schedules. Outside Europe, teams from the Americas (Argentina, Brazil, USA), Asia (China, Japan, South Korea, Philippines), Africa (Egypt, Senegal, Tunisia), and Oceania (Australia, New Zealand) participate according to regional championship cycles and World Cup qualifying schedules.
The home advantage statistics (46.5% home win rate vs. 35.0% away win rate) suggest that friendly matches, despite their non-binding nature, remain competitive contests where familiar playing conditions, crowd support, and local advantages significantly impact outcomes. This competitive intensity reflects the modern evolution of international basketball, where friendly matches serve critical preparation functions for major tournaments where similar advantages exist.
Future Outlook and Tournament Preparation Cycles
The 2025 Friendly International season's record 594 matches position international basketball for sustained growth and development. Upcoming major tournaments including the 2026 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers and 2028 Olympic Games will drive continued friendly match activity as nations prepare rosters and test tactical approaches. The integration of youth national teams into the friendly international system suggests long-term commitment to developing future competitive depth, ensuring that international basketball's global reach continues expanding beyond traditional powerhouses.
The statistical evidence from 2025—with high-scoring matches (65.3% exceeding typical scoring thresholds) and competitive balance across regions—indicates that friendly matches have evolved into genuinely competitive preparation events rather than ceremonial exhibitions. This evolution reflects the professionalization of international basketball, where every match contributes to FIBA rankings, player development, and tactical preparation for the sport's highest-stakes competitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendly International basketball?
Friendly International refers to non-competitive matches between national teams under FIBA regulations. These matches serve as preparation for major tournaments like the World Cup, Olympics, and regional championships, with no formal standings or relegation.
How many national teams participate in Friendly International matches?
Over 80 national teams participate in Friendly International matches, including FIBA member nations from all continents. The 2025 season featured teams ranging from traditional powerhouses like USA, France, and Spain to emerging basketball nations.
When are Friendly International matches played?
Friendly International matches are played year-round according to FIBA's international calendar. FIBA designates specific international windows throughout the year for qualifying campaigns, regional championships, and tournament preparation, with bilateral matches scheduled between these windows.
Do Friendly International results affect FIBA World Rankings?
Yes, Friendly International match results contribute to FIBA World Rankings, which determine seeding for World Cup qualifiers and major tournaments. However, these matches carry no relegation or promotion consequences and serve primarily as competitive preparation.
What is the format of Friendly International basketball?
Friendly International matches follow standard FIBA basketball regulations with single games determining outcomes. Teams compete under no formal league structure, with results tracked for statistical purposes and FIBA ranking calculations only.
How do Friendly International matches differ from World Cup qualifiers?
Friendly International matches are non-binding preparation games with no impact on tournament qualification, while World Cup qualifiers determine which nations advance to the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Friendly matches allow teams to develop strategies and test rosters without qualification consequences.
API data: 1 May 2026 · Stats updated: 20 Apr 2026 · Content updated: 24 Aug 2025