FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers: Türkiye Reigns Supreme as Poland and Iceland Surge in Latest Power Rankings

Check out the latest FIBA 2027 European Qualifiers Power Rankings. Türkiye leads the pack while Poland and Iceland see major gains after Window 2.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 4, 2026, 6:11 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from FIBA

The Top Tier: Türkiye and Poland Dominate

As the dust settles on the second window of the European Qualifiers, Türkiye stands alone as the team to beat. Led by the dominant play of Cedi Osman and Omer Yurtseven, the Turkish squad dismantled Serbia twice to secure a 4-0 record and retain the #1 spot in the Power Rankings. Close behind is Poland (+4), the biggest climber in the top five. Jordan Loyd has emerged as a national hero, drawing comparisons to "FIBA legends" for his clutch scoring and buzzer-beaters, guiding Poland to their own perfect 4-0 start. Spain remains a staple on the podium at #3, maintaining their 1978-to-present streak of never missing a World Cup event.

The Resilience of the Reigning Champs

Germany (-1) occupies the #4 spot, narrowly avoiding a catastrophic drop after a miraculous overtime comeback against Croatia in Bonn. Despite the slight dip in ranking, the reigning World Champions remain in a strong position at 3-1, with David Kramer proving to be a vital asset. Conversely, Greece (-3) fell to #5 after a mixed window that saw Vasileios "Pistoliopoulos" Toliopoulos trade a heartbreaking missed layup in Athens for a career-high performance in Podgorica. Both teams face a crucial July window to cement their path to the Second Round.

Upset Alert: Montenegro and Iceland Stun the Giants

Window 2 was defined by massive shifts in the middle of the pack. Montenegro (+6) surged to #13 after securing a historic first-ever win against Greece in Athens. Even more shocking was Iceland (+6) at #14, who pulled off the "upset of the window" by defeating Lithuania at the buzzer—a victory achieved despite a 36-spot difference in the FIBA World Rankings. These results have left perennial contenders like Lithuania (-1) and Serbia (-4) in precarious 2-2 positions, forcing them to fight for their lives in the upcoming summer games.