The FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2026 will conclude its semi‑final round on July 4 in Istanbul, Türkiye, where the tournament’s final four teams will battle for a place in the championship game.
A clash of continents
In the first semi‑final, the United States will meet Australia at 17:00 CET. The Americans arrive with a perfect 4‑0 record against the Australians, having prevailed in the 2010 quarter‑finals, the 2012 final and the 2014 title game. Australia, a two‑medalist in 2012 and 2014, will look to reverse that trend.
The second semi‑final pits the host nation Turkey against Serbia at 20:00 CET. Turkey, aiming for a third podium finish, previously secured second place in 2016 and third place in 2024, while Serbia’s best performance came in 2014 when they claimed third place, their only other appearance in the top four.
Both matches promise high‑stakes basketball, with the United States seeking to extend its dominance and Turkey hoping to leverage home‑court advantage. The outcomes will shape the final standings and set the stage for a championship clash later in the week.