Spain seeks flawless World Cup qualifying phase against Georgia

The Spanish national basketball team is set to conclude the initial phase of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers with an undefeated record when they face Georgia. With a perfect 5-0 standing in Group A, coach Chus Mateo's squad aims to maintain their winning streak and enter the next qualifying window with the strongest possible record.

Following a decisive victory over Denmark, Spain prepares for a challenging match against Georgia. Coach Mateo anticipates a difficult game in Tbilisi, acknowledging Georgia's quality players and their determination to perform well in front of their home crowd. He emphasized the importance of team chemistry and the players' ability to absorb tactical concepts, while also warning that the team must be ready for tougher challenges ahead.

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It will be a complicated game, a good test for us. It will surely be a not-so-easy atmosphere against a team with very good players. For now, they have two wins and surely their pride is hurt. They will want to prove themselves in front of their people and get closer to qualifying for the World Cup.

Spain's roster for the Georgia game sees changes, with Alberto Díaz and Santi Yusta replacing Ferrán Bassas and Oriol Paulí. Georgia, who previously defeated Spain in the Eurobasket 2025 qualifiers, lost to Spain by a significant margin in their earlier World Cup qualifier. Key Georgian players include NBA center Goga Bitadze and Tornike 'Toko' Shengelia, alongside other familiar faces from Spanish basketball.

A perfect 6-0 record would give Spain a valuable two-victory advantage over their closest rivals in the next phase of qualification, as they navigate a group that also includes Greece, Montenegro, Portugal, and Romania.

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When things get tough, which they will, I would like us not to lose an iota of confidence. That we can continue on the path we have started on the right foot. Surely we will encounter stones in the road that we will have to overcome.