Overview
- The single-site qualifying tournament runs March 11–17 at the Astroballe in Villeurbanne, with France playing five games in seven days.
- France opened against the Philippines on March 11 and faces Colombia on March 12 at 20:30, with Germany on March 14, Nigeria on March 15 at 19:00, and South Korea on March 17.
- All games are broadcast in France on beIN Sports, with tip-off at 20:30 for France’s fixtures except the Nigeria matchup at 19:00.
- To advance, France must secure one of four available spots by finishing ahead of at least two among the Philippines, Colombia, and South Korea, as Germany and Nigeria are already qualified.
- After Euro-2025 disappointment, France enters as the FIBA No. 3 and clear favorite to progress, targeting the World Cup in Berlin scheduled for September 4–13, 2026.