The field for the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers has been finalized after the first round concluded on Monday, July 6, with China and Korea securing the final two spots through dramatic wins on the closing day of the third qualifying window.

China advanced by defeating Chinese Taipei 92-74, while Korea followed with an 81-79 escape over Japan in a tightly contested finish. Both games were played in Goyang, South Korea, closing out a first round that determined which nations would continue their pursuit of a place at the 2027 World Cup, set to be hosted by Qatar.

Twelve Teams Move Forward

With China and Korea's victories securing their advancement, the 12-team field for the second round is now complete. Joining them are host nation Qatar, along with Australia, the Philippines, Iran, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand and Japan, all of whom had previously clinched their spots based on first-round results.

Qatar automatically advances to every stage of the qualification process as the tournament's host, regardless of its results in the qualifiers, though the country continues to participate in official qualifying matches alongside the other 15 competing nations from the Asia-Oceania region.

Australia's Dominant First Round

Australia emerged from the first round as the only team to finish with a........

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