Germany, Serbia, Turkey, Finland Secure EuroBasket Round of 16 Spots

EuroBasket 2025 has seen eight teams, including Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, Finland, Serbia, and Turkey, secure their spots in the Round of 16 knockout phase after strong performances in the group stages. Germany, the 2023 World Cup champion, was the first to qualify with a dominant 107-88 win over Lithuania, led by Dennis Schröder's 26 points, although Schröder faced racial abuse during the tournament, prompting FIBA to ban one spectator and condemn discriminatory conduct. Latvia and Lithuania secured their qualifications with wins over Portugal and Finland, respectively, while Serbia and Turkey continue to lead their group after key victories. The Czech Republic team was the first officially eliminated after consecutive losses, highlighting the competitive nature of the tournament. The top four teams from each six-team group will advance to the single-elimination knockout rounds in Riga, with several teams still competing closely for the remaining spots. FIBA is actively addressing issues of racism and promoting an inclusive atmosphere for the remainder of the event.