In the qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup in Qatar, the Czech basketball team will face Slovenia, Estonia, and Sweden in Group H. They will be fighting for their second appearance at the World Cup in the history of the independent republic. The match against Sweden is the first step that could put the national team on the right track. The men are returning to the capital for an official match after a long time. Tickets for the match against Sweden are available in advance for CZK 490 and CZK 290. Tickets at the venue cost CZK 590 and CZK 390. More about the match The top three teams from the preliminary round advance to the second stage of qualifying, carrying over all their results. For the second phase, teams from two groups will be combined. The Czech Republic’s Group H will be combined with Group G. There will be again three qualifying windows — August 2026, November 2026, and March 2027. The top three teams from each group in the second phase of qualifying will advance to the 2027 World Cup. More about the World Cup