The countdown is on as Jeddah prepares to host the FIBA Asia Cup 2025, one of the region’s most anticipated basketball tournaments. With the final qualification stage completed, the full roster of 16 national teams has now been confirmed—setting the stage for a summer of top-tier basketball from August 5 to 17, 2025.
✅ Final Four Join the Contenders
The last four spots were clinched in dramatic fashion, as Chinese Taipei, Guam, India, and Iraq secured qualification in the final window:
🔹 Group G (Taipei City)
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Chinese Taipei dominated their group, defeating both Guam and Thailand to book their place.
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Guam made history, claiming a spot in the FIBA Asia Cup for the very first time by edging past Thailand.
🔹 Group H (Manama, Bahrain)
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India emerged as group leaders with wins over Iraq and Bahrain.
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Iraq locked in the final qualification spot with a clutch victory over the hosts, Bahrain.
🌍 Full List of Qualified Teams
The complete lineup of national teams includes a mix of continental heavyweights and rising challengers:
| Region | Teams |
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| 🇸🇦 Host | Saudi Arabia |
| 🏆 Defending Champion | Australia |
| 🌐 Automatic Qualifiers | Philippines, New Zealand, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Korea, China, Iran, Qatar, Syria |
| 🔥 Final Qualifiers | Chinese Taipei, Guam, India, Iraq |
🏆 Tournament Format
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4 Groups of 4 Teams each
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Group winners advance directly to the Quarterfinals
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2nd and 3rd place teams compete in Play-in Games for remaining spots
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Single-elimination from Quarterfinals to Finals
This format promises fast-paced action, high stakes, and potential upsets—everything fans love about international basketball.
📅 Official Draw: April 8 in Jeddah
The official draw for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 will be held in Jeddah on April 8, where teams will learn their group opponents. The draw is expected to spark early excitement and spotlight key matchups ahead of the tournament.
🏀 A Landmark Moment for Saudi Basketball
This marks a historic milestone for Saudi Arabia, hosting the FIBA Asia Cup for the first time. It reflects the Kingdom’s growing commitment to global sports and its rising profile as a host of world-class events.
With passionate fans, modern facilities, and a vibrant sports culture, Jeddah is ready to deliver a tournament worthy of Asia’s basketball elite.
👀 Stay Tuned
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