Standings
World Cup · 2027Current World Cup 2027 standings with 80 teams. Spain leads the table with 5 points after 6 matches, followed by Ukraine on 4 points. The table shows wins, losses, scoring, and win percentage — essential for pre-match betting analysis.
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points For:Points Against | Point Diff | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Group A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Spain | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For:Points Against526:427 | Point Diff+99 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Ukraine | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For:Points Against504:459 | Point Diff+45 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Georgia | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For:Points Against485:497 | Point Diff-12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Denmark | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For:Points Against416:548 | Point Diff-132 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Cameroon | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For:Points Against460:431 | Point Diff+29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 South Sudan | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For:Points Against496:392 | Point Diff+104 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Cape Verde | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For:Points Against479:491 | Point Diff-12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Libya | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For:Points Against399:520 | Point Diff-121 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Australia | Played6 | Won6 | Lost0 | Points For:Points Against565:403 | Point Diff+162 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 New Zealand | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For:Points Against559:473 | Point Diff+86 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Philippines | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For:Points Against465:477 | Point Diff-12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Guam | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For:Points Against391:627 | Point Diff-236 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 USA | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For:Points Against603:509 | Point Diff+94 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Dominican Republic | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For:Points Against533:472 | Point Diff+61 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Mexico | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For:Points Against552:548 | Point Diff+4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Nicaragua | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For:Points Against448:607 | Point Diff-159 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Montenegro | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For:Points Against411:434 | Point Diff-23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Portugal | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For:Points Against485:449 | Point Diff+36 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Greece | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For:Points Against433:408 | Point Diff+25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Romania | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For:Points Against459:497 | Point Diff-38 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Senegal | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For:Points Against529:406 | Point Diff+123 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Ivory Coast | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For:Points Against569:451 | Point Diff+118 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team3D.R. Congo | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For:Points Against398:495 | Point Diff-97 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Madagascar | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For:Points Against442:586 | Point Diff-144 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Japan | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For:Points Against499:450 | Point Diff+49 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 South Korea | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For:Points Against468:468 | Point Diff0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 China | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For:Points Against504:509 | Point Diff-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Chinese Taipei | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For:Points Against463:507 | Point Diff-44 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Canada | Played6 | Won6 | Lost0 | Points For:Points Against624:491 | Point Diff+133 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team2Bahamas | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For:Points Against543:561 | Point Diff-18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Puerto Rico | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For:Points Against537:553 | Point Diff-16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Jamaica | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For:Points Against518:617 | Point Diff-99 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Turkey | Played6 | Won6 | Lost0 | Points For:Points Against531:442 | Point Diff+89 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Serbia | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For:Points Against519:488 | Point Diff+31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team3Bosnia & Herzegovina | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For:Points Against474:463 | Point Diff+11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Switzerland | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For:Points Against411:542 | Point Diff-131 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Guinea | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For:Points Against435:386 | Point Diff+49 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Tunisia | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For:Points Against449:411 | Point Diff+38 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Nigeria | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For:Points Against478:448 | Point Diff+30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Rwanda | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For:Points Against397:514 | Point Diff-117 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Iran | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For:Points Against452:381 | Point Diff+71 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Jordan | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For:Points Against510:360 | Point Diff+150 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Syria | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For:Points Against396:470 | Point Diff-74 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Iraq | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For:Points Against416:563 | Point Diff-147 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Brazil | Played6 | Won6 | Lost0 | Points For:Points Against562:452 | Point Diff+110 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Colombia | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For:Points Against499:528 | Point Diff-29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Chile | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For:Points Against433:463 | Point Diff-30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Venezuela | Played6 | Won1 | Lost5 | Points For:Points Against474:525 | Point Diff-51 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group D | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Italy | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For:Points Against524:461 | Point Diff+63 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Lithuania | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For:Points Against543:510 | Point Diff+33 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Iceland | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For:Points Against504:538 | Point Diff-34 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Great Britain | Played6 | Won1 | Lost5 | Points For:Points Against481:543 | Point Diff-62 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Mali | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For:Points Against484:446 | Point Diff+38 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Angola | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For:Points Against508:435 | Point Diff+73 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Egypt | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For:Points Against466:442 | Point Diff+24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Uganda | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For:Points Against384:519 | Point Diff-135 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Lebanon | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For:Points Against537:434 | Point Diff+103 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Qatar | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For:Points Against480:446 | Point Diff+34 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Saudi Arabia | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For:Points Against461:446 | Point Diff+15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 India | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For:Points Against365:517 | Point Diff-152 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Uruguay | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For:Points Against501:409 | Point Diff+92 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Argentina | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For:Points Against517:400 | Point Diff+117 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Panama | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For:Points Against455:525 | Point Diff-70 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Cuba | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For:Points Against400:539 | Point Diff-139 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Croatia | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For:Points Against593:435 | Point Diff+158 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Germany | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For:Points Against554:480 | Point Diff+74 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Israel | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For:Points Against478:477 | Point Diff+1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Cyprus | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For:Points Against361:594 | Point Diff-233 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Poland | Played6 | Won6 | Lost0 | Points For:Points Against566:476 | Point Diff+90 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Latvia | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For:Points Against502:465 | Point Diff+37 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Netherlands | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For:Points Against490:486 | Point Diff+4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Austria | Played6 | Won1 | Lost5 | Points For:Points Against448:579 | Point Diff-131 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group G | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 France | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For:Points Against505:437 | Point Diff+68 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Finland | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For:Points Against468:481 | Point Diff-13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Hungary | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For:Points Against488:494 | Point Diff-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Belgium | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For:Points Against431:480 | Point Diff-49 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group H | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Estonia | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For:Points Against509:483 | Point Diff+26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Slovenia | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For:Points Against513:501 | Point Diff+12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Sweden | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For:Points Against494:503 | Point Diff-9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Czech Republic | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For:Points Against488:517 | Point Diff-29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Team | # | Played | Won | Lost | Points For | Points Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeamSpain | #1 | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For526 | Points Against427 |
| TeamUkraine | #2 | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For504 | Points Against459 |
| TeamGeorgia | #3 | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For485 | Points Against497 |
| TeamDenmark | #4 | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For416 | Points Against548 |
| TeamCameroon | #5 | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For460 | Points Against431 |
| TeamSouth Sudan | #6 | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For496 | Points Against392 |
| TeamCape Verde | #7 | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For479 | Points Against491 |
| TeamLibya | #8 | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For399 | Points Against520 |
| TeamAustralia | #9 | Played6 | Won6 | Lost0 | Points For565 | Points Against403 |
| TeamNew Zealand | #10 | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For559 | Points Against473 |
| TeamPhilippines | #11 | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For465 | Points Against477 |
| TeamGuam | #12 | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For391 | Points Against627 |
| TeamUSA | #13 | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For603 | Points Against509 |
| TeamDominican Republic | #14 | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For533 | Points Against472 |
| TeamMexico | #15 | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For552 | Points Against548 |
| TeamNicaragua | #16 | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For448 | Points Against607 |
| TeamMontenegro | #17 | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For411 | Points Against434 |
| TeamPortugal | #18 | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For485 | Points Against449 |
| TeamGreece | #19 | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For433 | Points Against408 |
| TeamRomania | #20 | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For459 | Points Against497 |
| TeamSenegal | #21 | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For529 | Points Against406 |
| TeamIvory Coast | #22 | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For569 | Points Against451 |
| TeamD.R. Congo | #23 | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For398 | Points Against495 |
| TeamMadagascar | #24 | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For442 | Points Against586 |
| TeamJapan | #25 | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For499 | Points Against450 |
| TeamSouth Korea | #26 | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For468 | Points Against468 |
| TeamChina | #27 | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For504 | Points Against509 |
| TeamChinese Taipei | #28 | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For463 | Points Against507 |
| TeamCanada | #29 | Played6 | Won6 | Lost0 | Points For624 | Points Against491 |
| TeamBahamas | #30 | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For543 | Points Against561 |
| TeamPuerto Rico | #31 | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For537 | Points Against553 |
| TeamJamaica | #32 | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For518 | Points Against617 |
| TeamTurkey | #33 | Played6 | Won6 | Lost0 | Points For531 | Points Against442 |
| TeamSerbia | #34 | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For519 | Points Against488 |
| TeamBosnia & Herzegovina | #35 | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For474 | Points Against463 |
| TeamSwitzerland | #36 | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For411 | Points Against542 |
| TeamGuinea | #37 | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For435 | Points Against386 |
| TeamTunisia | #38 | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For449 | Points Against411 |
| TeamNigeria | #39 | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For478 | Points Against448 |
| TeamRwanda | #40 | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For397 | Points Against514 |
| TeamIran | #41 | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For452 | Points Against381 |
| TeamJordan | #42 | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For510 | Points Against360 |
| TeamSyria | #43 | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For396 | Points Against470 |
| TeamIraq | #44 | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For416 | Points Against563 |
| TeamBrazil | #45 | Played6 | Won6 | Lost0 | Points For562 | Points Against452 |
| TeamColombia | #46 | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For499 | Points Against528 |
| TeamChile | #47 | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For433 | Points Against463 |
| TeamVenezuela | #48 | Played6 | Won1 | Lost5 | Points For474 | Points Against525 |
| TeamItaly | #49 | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For524 | Points Against461 |
| TeamLithuania | #50 | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For543 | Points Against510 |
| TeamIceland | #51 | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For504 | Points Against538 |
| TeamGreat Britain | #52 | Played6 | Won1 | Lost5 | Points For481 | Points Against543 |
| TeamMali | #53 | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For484 | Points Against446 |
| TeamAngola | #54 | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For508 | Points Against435 |
| TeamEgypt | #55 | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For466 | Points Against442 |
| TeamUganda | #56 | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For384 | Points Against519 |
| TeamLebanon | #57 | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For537 | Points Against434 |
| TeamQatar | #58 | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For480 | Points Against446 |
| TeamSaudi Arabia | #59 | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For461 | Points Against446 |
| TeamIndia | #60 | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For365 | Points Against517 |
| TeamUruguay | #61 | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For501 | Points Against409 |
| TeamArgentina | #62 | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For517 | Points Against400 |
| TeamPanama | #63 | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For455 | Points Against525 |
| TeamCuba | #64 | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For400 | Points Against539 |
| TeamCroatia | #65 | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For593 | Points Against435 |
| TeamGermany | #66 | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For554 | Points Against480 |
| TeamIsrael | #67 | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For478 | Points Against477 |
| TeamCyprus | #68 | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For361 | Points Against594 |
| TeamPoland | #69 | Played6 | Won6 | Lost0 | Points For566 | Points Against476 |
| TeamLatvia | #70 | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For502 | Points Against465 |
| TeamNetherlands | #71 | Played6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Points For490 | Points Against486 |
| TeamAustria | #72 | Played6 | Won1 | Lost5 | Points For448 | Points Against579 |
| TeamFrance | #73 | Played6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Points For505 | Points Against437 |
| TeamFinland | #74 | Played6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Points For468 | Points Against481 |
| TeamHungary | #75 | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For488 | Points Against494 |
| TeamBelgium | #76 | Played6 | Won0 | Lost6 | Points For431 | Points Against480 |
| TeamEstonia | #77 | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For509 | Points Against483 |
| TeamSlovenia | #78 | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For513 | Points Against501 |
| TeamSweden | #79 | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For494 | Points Against503 |
| TeamCzech Republic | #80 | Played6 | Won3 | Lost3 | Points For488 | Points Against517 |
Past Seasons
World CupBrowse 5 archived seasons of the World Cup, from 2010 to 2027. Each season page includes full standings, top scorers, and match results — useful for comparing historical performance and identifying long-term betting patterns.
History
The FIBA Basketball World Cup was established in 1950 as the first international basketball championship, predating the inclusion of basketball at the Olympic Games by four years. Originally contested by just 10 teams, the tournament expanded dramatically through the decades—from 16 teams in 1974 to the current 32-team format adopted in 2019. The competition has undergone significant structural evolution, with the frequency changing from biennial (1950–2014) to quadrennial (2019 onwards) to align with the Olympic cycle. A landmark rebranding in 2010 established the modern naming convention as the "FIBA Basketball World Cup," replacing the previous "FIBA World Championship" designation. The tournament's global profile surged during the 1990s and 2000s, driven by increased NBA participation and expanded international media rights deals, transforming it into a genuine global sporting spectacle with viewership reaching billions.
- 1950 — First FIBA World Championship held in Buenos Aires, Argentina with 10 teams
- 1978 — Brazil sets single-game scoring record with 154–97 victory over China
- 1992 — Tournament expands to 16 teams, establishing the modern competitive format
- 2002 — Yugoslavia wins championship in USA, marking the nation's fifth title before dissolution
- 2010 — Competition rebranded as FIBA Basketball World Cup; expanded to 24 teams
- 2019 — Tournament expands to 32 teams; hosted in China with record global viewership
- 2023 — Germany wins inaugural title, defeating Serbia 83–77 in Manila after undefeated run
Competition Format
The FIBA World Cup features 32 national teams divided into eight groups of four teams each in the opening round. Teams play a round-robin format within their group, earning 2 points for a win and 1 point for a loss. The top two teams from each group advance to a 16-team knockout stage consisting of quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a championship final. The tournament culminates in medal matches determining gold, silver, and bronze medallists. Unlike continental qualifiers, the World Cup employs no relegation mechanism as it represents the elite tier of international basketball. The knockout format ensures that only the strongest teams can progress, with the final champion crowned through a single decisive match.
Records
The 2023 tournament saw 32 teams play 80 matches, generating exceptional competitive depth. Germany's undefeated championship run marked the first title for a European nation outside the Soviet Union/Yugoslavia/Russia axis.
Analysis
Current Season Analysis
The FIBA World Cup operates on a four-year cycle with the 2023 tournament in Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines now concluded. Germany claimed their maiden World Cup title in a stunning upset, navigating an undefeated path through the tournament to defeat Serbia 83–77 in the championship final. The German squad's breakthrough represented a seismic shift in international basketball dynamics, ending decades of dominance by traditional powerhouses. Dennis Schröder orchestrated Germany's success with 28 points in the final, showcasing the depth and sophistication of European basketball at its highest level. The tournament's competitive landscape revealed the emergence of multiple contenders—Spain, France, and Canada all demonstrated championship-calibre performances, while the United States, despite fielding an elite roster, fell short of expectations with a semi-final exit to Germany.
The 2023 edition showcased basketball's truly global evolution. Serbia reached the final despite significant roster constraints, highlighting the competitive parity now present at the World Cup level. The tournament produced exceptional individual performances, with multiple players recording 20+ point games and demonstrating the elevated athleticism and skill level of international basketball. The group stage format ensured competitive balance, with even traditional powerhouses facing genuine challenges from emerging nations across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The knockout phase delivered dramatic finishes—Germany's 113–111 semi-final victory over the USA stands as one of the tournament's most memorable moments, with Andreas Obst delivering a game-high 24 points in a display of clutch shooting that defined the upset.
Beyond the medal positions, the 2023 World Cup revealed fascinating storylines about continental basketball development. European nations occupied three of the top four positions (Germany, Serbia, France), reflecting the continent's strategic investment in player development and coaching infrastructure. The presence of Canada in the medal rounds—the only non-European team in the top four—underscored the Americas' continued competitive strength. Asian hosts Indonesia and Japan demonstrated their commitment to basketball development despite not advancing beyond the group stage, while African representatives showed steady improvement in tournament competitiveness, signalling the sport's expanding global footprint.
Tournament Structure and Competitive Format
The FIBA World Cup's evolution from a biennial 10-team competition to a quadrennial 32-team spectacle reflects basketball's transformation into a truly global sport. The current format, implemented in 2019, represents FIBA's strategic vision to maximize competitive opportunities while maintaining championship prestige. The eight-group structure ensures that every nation plays meaningful matches, with qualification pathways involving rigorous continental qualifiers that precede the tournament proper. This structure contrasts sharply with the FIFA World Cup model, creating a more inclusive yet equally competitive environment where depth of talent across all regions determines success rather than historical pedigree alone.
The transition to the four-year cycle in 2019 aligned the basketball calendar with Olympic years, creating a compelling narrative arc for fans and broadcasters. Teams now have extended preparation periods between tournaments, enabling greater tactical sophistication and player development. The 32-team format generates 80 matches across the group and knockout stages, providing unprecedented broadcast content and global engagement opportunities. Each nation's path to the World Cup involves continental qualifiers held over multiple windows, with FIBA employing a sophisticated ranking system to determine seeding and group placement.
Historical Dominance and Shifting Power Structures
The United States' five World Cup titles (1954, 1986, 1994, 2010, 2014) established basketball's original superpower, yet the 2023 championship demonstrated that era's conclusion. Germany's victory represents the first title for a nation outside the traditional USA-Yugoslavia-Soviet Union triumvirate that had monopolized championships since 1950. The Soviet Union won three titles (1967, 1974, 1982) before dissolution, while Yugoslavia accumulated five championships (1970, 1978, 1990, and two during the unified state period), establishing Eastern Europe as basketball's intellectual centre for tactical innovation and player development.
Spain's emergence as a two-time champion (2006, 2019) signalled Europe's ascendancy in global basketball. The Spanish national team's success reflected a philosophical commitment to fundamentals, ball movement, and positional versatility that influenced how basketball is coached worldwide. Pau Gasol and Ricky Rubio became global ambassadors for Spanish basketball excellence, demonstrating that championship success need not depend on NBA-dominated rosters. Brazil's historical significance—winning the 1959 and 1963 titles and establishing the single-game scoring record in 1978—reflects South America's foundational contributions to basketball's global development, though the nation has not won since 1963.
Record Performances and Statistical Benchmarks
Oscar Schmidt's 843-point career total across four World Cups (1978–1990) remains the most comprehensive individual achievement in tournament history, averaging 24 points across 35 appearances. Schmidt's consistency across multiple decades established a benchmark that modern players pursue but rarely achieve. Luis Scola's 35 appearances across multiple World Cups reflects Argentina's sustained competitive presence, though his trophy cabinet contains no championship medals—a testament to the ruthless meritocracy of knockout basketball.
Brazil's 154–97 victory over China in 1978 established the single-game scoring record that has withstood 45+ years of increasingly athletic competition. This performance, achieved during the preliminary round in Manila, demonstrated the competitive gulf that existed in the tournament's earlier decades. The modern era's most dominant performances come from knockout matches—Germany's 113–111 victory over the USA in 2023 and Spain's 95–75 final victory over Argentina in 2019—where teams face maximum competitive pressure and opposition quality.
Global Reach and Commercial Significance
The FIBA World Cup broadcasts to over 200 territories, generating an estimated global audience exceeding 4 billion viewers across tournament matches. This reach positions the competition as the world's second-most watched international basketball event after the Olympic Games, with particular strength in European, Asian, and American markets. The 2023 tournament's location across Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines strategically targeted Asia's burgeoning basketball audiences, with the Philippines' passionate fan base providing an electric atmosphere that elevated the championship final to global sporting significance.
Broadcasting rights deals have evolved substantially, with modern tournaments commanding premium valuations from international media networks. The tournament's four-year cycle creates predictable scheduling for broadcasters, enabling long-term planning and investment in production quality. FIBA's strategic partnerships with technology companies and digital platforms have expanded accessibility, allowing younger demographics to engage with the tournament through streaming services and social media integration. The 2023 tournament demonstrated record digital engagement, with millions of followers tracking statistics, highlights, and player performances across FIBA's digital ecosystem.
Qualification Pathways and Continental Representation
Qualification for the FIBA World Cup involves continental qualifying tournaments held approximately 18 months before the championship. The distribution of berths reflects FIBA's commitment to global representation: Europe receives 6 spots, the Americas 5, Asia 3, Africa 3, and Oceania 1, with the remaining slots allocated to host nations and FIBA's discretionary wildcard selections. This structure ensures competitive balance while maintaining geographic diversity, though traditional powerhouses from Europe and the Americas consistently occupy the majority of spots.
The qualification process has become increasingly competitive, with emerging nations like Greece, Italy, and Canada challenging traditional hierarchies. African nations have demonstrated steady improvement, with recent tournaments featuring representatives from Nigeria, Senegal, and Cameroon competing at elevated levels. Asian basketball's development is evidenced by strong performances from China (tournament hosts in 2019), Japan, and the Philippines, though these nations have not yet reached medal contention. The qualification system's transparency and merit-based structure ensure that only the strongest teams reach the World Cup, maintaining championship prestige across all 32 participating nations.
Future Outlook and Competitive Trends
The 2027 FIBA World Cup will be hosted in Qatar, marking the first World Cup in the Middle East and reflecting FIBA's strategic expansion into emerging markets. This location choice signals confidence in basketball's growth trajectory across the Gulf region, where investment in sports infrastructure has accelerated substantially. The tournament will feature the established 32-team format, with qualification windows beginning in late 2025. The competitive landscape heading toward 2027 suggests continued European strength, with Germany seeking to defend their title, Spain and France pursuing additional championships, and traditional powers like the USA seeking redemption.
Germany's 2023 victory has fundamentally altered perceptions of basketball's global hierarchy. The German team's success—built on NBA talent (Dennis Schröder), Euroleague excellence (Franz Wagner), and collective cohesion—demonstrated that championship success derives from systematic player development, sophisticated coaching, and team chemistry rather than individual superstardom alone. This blueprint has influenced how national programs approach preparation, with increased emphasis on continuity, positional flexibility, and defensive intensity. The next World Cup will reveal whether Germany's triumph represents a sustained shift in power or a singular achievement, with Spain, France, and the USA positioned to challenge for supremacy in Qatar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many teams compete in the FIBA World Cup?
The FIBA World Cup features 32 national teams divided into eight groups of four teams each, a format adopted in 2019 to expand the tournament and provide more competitive opportunities.
How often is the FIBA World Cup held?
The tournament is held every four years, with the schedule aligned to the Olympic cycle. The most recent edition took place in 2023, with the next scheduled for 2027 in Qatar.
Who has won the most FIBA World Cup titles?
The United States has won the most titles with 5 championships (1954, 1986, 1994, 2010, 2014). Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union each won 5 titles combined before their dissolutions.
What is the FIBA World Cup tournament format?
Teams are divided into eight groups of four, playing round-robin matches. The top two teams from each group advance to a 16-team knockout stage with quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final.
Has any team won the FIBA World Cup undefeated?
Yes. Germany won the 2023 FIBA World Cup undefeated, winning all their matches including the final against Serbia 83–77, marking the first undefeated championship run in the tournament's modern era.
Which player has scored the most points in FIBA World Cup history?
Brazil's Oscar Schmidt holds the all-time scoring record with 843 points across four World Cups (1978–1990), an average of 24 points per game across 35 appearances.
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