{
  "id": 3549244,
  "title": "2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying games: Schedule, standings, NBA players to watch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/2027-fiba-world-cup-qualifying-games-schedule-standings-nba-players",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T17:08:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/2027-fiba-world-cup-qualifying-games-schedule-standings-nba-players-to-watch-170853422.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The fourth phase of FIBA World Cup qualifying matches begins on Thursday, featuring Team USA's game against Chile. Throughout this stage, which will culminate in August 2027 in Qatar, 32 teams will compete for a spot in the World Cup. Team USA, currently 5-1, will face Chile and Colombia in two matches. Terry Stotts will coach the team for the first time during this qualifying window. Notable NBA players participating in the fourth window's matches include Nikola Jokić, Victor Wembanyama, Lauri Markkanen, Rudy Gobert, Dennis Schröder, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, VJ Edgecombe, Ivica Zubac, Rui Hachimura, Lu Dort, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Hugo González, Neemias Queta, Nikola Jović, and Tristan da Silva. The current FIBA Americas World Cup qualifying standings show Brazil and the United States leading Group E, while Canada, Uruguay, Argentina, and Mexico make up Group F.",
  "summary": "The fourth set of qualifying games for the 2027 FIBA World Cup tips off on Thursday, including Team USA’s matchup with Chile. Here’s what you need to know.",
  "key_points": [
    "Fourth phase of FIBA World Cup qualifying starts on Thursday",
    "Team USA, 5-1, faces Chile and Colombia in two matches",
    "NBA players Nikola Jokić, Victor Wembanyama participate"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}