Switzerland too strong for Ireland and end hopes of second round qualifying

It means that even if Ireland finish second with victory over Azerbaijan, along with a defeat for Kosovo against Switzerland on the final matchday, it wouldn’t be enough to advance.

PRE QUALIFIERS: Ireland were beaten 85-54 by Group A winners Switzerland on Thursday in their FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European pre-qualifiers fixture in Fribourg, to end their hopes of reaching the second round of qualifying. . Pic: Basketball Ireland

FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European pre-qualifiers: Switzerland 85 Ireland 54

Ireland were beaten 85-54 by Group A winners Switzerland on Thursday in their FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European pre-qualifiers fixture in Fribourg, to end their hopes of reaching the second round of qualifying, ahead of their final game against Azerbaijan in Baku on Sunday.