Team Qatar to Face Japan in FIBA U18 Asia Cup Qualification Playoff

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August 19, 2026
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19-August-2026

Team Qatar to Face Japan in FIBA U18 Asia Cup Qualification Playoff

New Delhi (QNA) – Qatar’s U18 national basketball team will face Japan on Thursday in the qualification playoff for a place in the quarterfinals of the FIBA U18 Asia Cup, currently being held in Ahmedabad, India.

Team Qatar will be aiming to secure victory and continue their campaign after finishing third in Group C with four points. Qatar suffered defeats to Iran (94–69) and China (118–66) before bouncing back with a convincing 90–43 victory over Sri Lanka.

Japan, meanwhile, finished second in Group D with five points after recording victories over India (91–56) and Kazakhstan (81–45), while suffering a narrow 67–64 defeat to Korea.

Should Qatar overcome Japan, they will advance to face New Zealand in the quarterfinals on Friday.

The tournament carries added significance as the four teams reaching the semifinals will secure qualification for the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2027, scheduled to be held in the Czech Republic.