Iran Has to Beat Japan at FIBA World Cup Qualifier to Keep Hopes Alive
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran basketball team will have to beat Japan on February 23 to keep hopes alive for booking a place in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.
Team Melli will play Japan at the Takasaki Arena.
After five intense windows of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers, there are only two more spots available for teams to qualify for the World Cup later this team.
The Philippines and Japan are in as co-hosts of the flagship event. Lebanon, New Zealand, Australia, and China later joined them with outstanding performances through the Qualifiers.
While four teams are left in contention for these two spots, only two can get the job done at the end of the first gameday.
If Saudi Arabia can beat New Zealand and India beats Jordan, the final spot from Group E will be decided on the final gameday between Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
If Japan can defeat Iran or Kazakhstan can defeat China, then the final spot from Group F will also be decided on the final gameday between Iran and Kazakhstan.
Iran will qualify for the World Cup if can defeat Japan and China can defeat Kazakhstan.