EuroBasket 2025 already knows its first quarterfinalists: Italy, Lithuania, Belgium and Spain qualify

In addition to Team France, who qualified after their victory against Greece (92-56), several other teams have secured their place in the quarterfinals of Women’s EuroBasket 2025. This Thursday, Italy, Lithuania, Belgium and Spain joined Les Bleues, while several nations like Switzerland and Great Britain are already eliminated.

Group A: France stays on track, Turkey remains alive

Solid against Greece, France showed impressive form in front of 8,860 spectators, setting an attendance record for EuroBasket in the 21st century. Janelle Salaün (17 points), Iliana Rupert (15 points on 6/7 shooting) and Migna Touré (15 points) helped Les Bleues build their lead late in the first half to win 92-56. Qualification for the quarters is secured.

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In the other group match, Turkey bounced back after their narrow loss to France. Thanks to a solid team effort and another double-double from Teaira McCowan (19 points, 12 rebounds), the Turks dominated François Gomez’s Switzerland (91-67). Already eliminated, the Swiss will try to perform well against France this Saturday.

Group B: Italy and Lithuania qualify despite struggles

In their Bologna arena, the Italians nearly lost everything. After leading by up to 24 points, they saw Slovenia come back and take the lead early in the fourth quarter. But led by Francesca Pasa (15 points) and Jasmine Keys (15 points as well), Italy regrouped to win 77-66. Result: qualification for the quarters, along with Lithuania, who had beaten Serbia earlier (74-63). Laura Juskaite (24 points, 9 rebounds) and Juste Jocyte (15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists) shined.

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Slovenia, losing twice, and Serbia are therefore eliminated.

Group C: Belgium and Czech Republic dominate

Defending champions Belgium made a strong start against Portugal (81-52). Emma Meesseman showed her class with royal stats (19 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists), well supported by Julie Vanloo (13 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists).

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In the other match, host nation Czech Republic delighted the Brno crowd by crushing Montenegro (89-44). Julia Reisingerova (14 points) and Emma Cechova (11 points, 8 rebounds) were valuable.

Portugal and Montenegro no longer have hopes of qualifying.

Group D: Germany delivers, Spain impresses

In a tight battle, Germany withstood Sweden’s comeback to win 89-76 in front of Dirk Nowitzki and a packed arena. Luisa Geiselsöder (20 points) and Frieda Bühner (18 points, 10 rebounds) led the hosts to an important first victory.

But Spain made the biggest impression. Led by their golden youth, La Roja crushed Great Britain (85-70) with an exceptional second quarter (30-12). Iyana Martin (14 points), Helena Pueyo (9 points, 4 rebounds, 4 steals) and Mariona Ortiz (8 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds) shined.

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Spain is qualified, while Great Britain is eliminated.