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Cone not making a big deal of Gilas’ tough draw in World Cup qualifiers
Gilas Pilipinas has been drawn into a challenging group for the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, facing world No. 7 Australia, No. 22 New Zealand, and Guam in Group A.
The qualifiers will begin in November 2025 and utilize a home-and-away format across three windows: November 2025, February 2026, and July 2026.
The second round will see teams from Group A merge with Group C, carrying over results, to form new groups where the top three teams and the best fourth-placed team will qualify for the FIBA World Cup 2027 in Qatar.
Head coach Tim Cone stated that the team will not dwell on the draw, emphasizing that their focus is on the mission to qualify for a fourth straight edition.
He reiterated that the ultimate goal is to finish in the Top 7 to secure a World Cup spot, regardless of the opponents faced.
Gilas Pilipinas is also scheduled to play New Zealand in the FIBA Asia Cup group stage in August.
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