Latvian forward Rolands Smits (11) shoots, guarded by forward Lucas Dias (99), during the decisive quarter-final match of the FIBA World Cup 2023 at Indonesia Arena, Jakarta, Indonesia , Sunday (3/9/2023).
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — The FIBA World Cup 2023 has completed the second group stage, eight teams have confirmed their qualification for the quarterfinals to be held on September 5, 2023 in Manila, Philippines.
There were many surprises in the second group stage, including the defeat of defending champions Spain. Canada with a score of 88-85. Spain will therefore certainly lose the title it won in 2019
Another power, Lithuania surprisingly beat the United States. In a match where only the group winner was contested, the United States was forced to drop 104-110.
The eight teams that will appear in the round of 16 are the two qualified teams from Jakarta, namely Canada and Latvia. The two teams that qualified from Okinawa to Japan were Germany and Slovenia. Meanwhile, the four teams in Manila, besides Lithuania and the United States, are Italy and Serbia.
The United States will be challenged by Italy, Canada will meet Slovenia. Here is the quarter-final duel FIBA World Cup 2023 which will be held tomorrow in Manila, according to information received by Republika.co.id.
Lithuania vs Serbia
Lithuania, which finished third in 2010, has yet to lose in the 2023 tournament and enters the quarterfinals with the momentum to beat the United States. Serbia bounced back from their loss to Italy to reach the round of 16 for the fourth consecutive time, including second place in 2014.
Italy vs. United States
Italy will face the United States after finishing first in the second round, while the Americans will be eager to bounce back from their loss to Lithuania to complete the group stage. The United States, five-time world champions, has a 12-2 lead over Italy.
Germany vs Latvia
Germany managed to crack the top eight for the first time since 2006. Latvia reached the quarter-finals on their debut. Germany has a 3-2 lead over Latvia, winning the final match of FIBA EuroBasket 2011.
Canada vs. Slovenia
Canada reached the quarterfinals for the first time since 1994 and will face Slovenia, who finished in the top eight for the third consecutive time. Slovenia and Canada have met only once: the European team won the 2008 FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament.
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