Spain vs Denmark: Madrid hosts pivotal 2027 World Cup qualifier
Spain’s unbeaten qualifying run faces Denmark’s basement side at Caja Mágica on Thursday; tip-off at 19:00 local.
Spain’s national basketball team, unbeaten in qualifying, hosts Denmark at Madrid’s Caja Mágica on Thursday at 19:00 local time. The 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier marks the group leaders against the bottom-placed Danes. Spain has stormed through Group F with a flawless 5–0 record, averaging 92 points while holding opponents to 68.
Chus Mateo’s rotation has leaned on veterans like Willy Hernangómez and Juancho Hernangómez, with emerging guards like Joel Parra adding depth. Denmark, meanwhile, has managed just 59 points per game and sits winless, already eliminated from 2027 contention. The Danes’ offensive struggles stem from a lack of perimeter shooting, converting just 31% of three-point attempts in qualifying—far below the FIBA average of 35%.
