Kosovo among three states that can throw first towards World Cup

The two groups will be played in protected environment tours in Matosinhos, Portugal and Bratislava, Slovakia.

Three teams of Belarus, Portugal and Kosovo have the opportunity to secure their tickets in the next phase, the FIBA page writes.

Group B

November 26th: Iceland vs Luxembourg; Slovakia vs Kosova

November 28th: Iceland vs Kosova; Luxembourg vs Slovakia

Kosovo was the only team that came from the first window without losses with Drilon Hajriz, who led his team to two victories from two matches. They will be without Dardan Berisha this time, while playing against Slovakia and Iceland both teams are 1-1 (1st and 1 defeat).

Only Kosovo has the opportunity to secure the qualifications at this window, although Slovakia and Iceland could step forward in the ranking, while Luxembourg would be eliminated if it fails to win at least one match.

The Fight to See

Iceland vs. Kosovo.

This could be extremely significant in forming the group, while both sides meet again after Kosovo's victory by two points (80:78) in Pristina. Face-to-face fights could be essential, and a repeat success for Kosovo could seal the qualifications if they also overcome Slovakia.

World Order

Iceland, 46th place, Slovakia, 66th place, Kosovo 69th, and Luxembourg to 77th place.