The Ukrainian men's basketball team has guaranteed itself access to the second round of qualification for the 2023 World Championship, Tribuna reports.. com.

This became possible after yesterday's victory of Ukraine over Georgia and the defeat of North Macedonia from Spain.

After the group stage, the three strongest teams from each group will continue the fight for tickets to the World Cup. Ukrainians will not fall below the third place in their group.

In the future, four groups of six European teams will be formed - the three best teams will go to the World Cup.

Ukraine will play the next match on July 4 away against North Macedonia. Qualification will be completed in February 2023.

The FIBA \u200b\u200bWorld Championship will be held in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia from August 25 to September 10, 2023.

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