Teams prepare for final group stage matches at FIBA World Cup

The 2026 FIBA World Cup enters its final day of group play on Monday, Sept. 7, with all 16 participating teams scheduled for their third game. The United States and France have already secured top spots in their respective groups, moving on to the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Group A remains competitive as Japan, Spain, Germany, and Mali each carry a 1-1 record into their final matchups. Other teams will compete to finalize their standing for the upcoming single-elimination round or to secure better positioning for the playoffs. Belgium and Australia are set to face off in a direct battle to determine the winner of Group C and earn an automatic quarter-final berth. The tournament structure shifts following these results as teams transition into the next stage of the competition.

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