Quarter-Finals Complete in Piraeus
The quarter-final round of FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 finished on Wednesday in Piraeus, Greece, confirming the four remaining contenders for the continental crown. France and Italy were the first to secure their semi-final places on Tuesday, and Belgium and Spain joined them a day later to complete the last-four lineup. Beyond keeping their title hopes alive, the four teams also booked their participation in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournaments.[S1]
Semi-Final Matchups and Schedule
Friday's first semi-final pits France against Spain. For France, it marks a ninth straight appearance in the semi-finals of the competition, while Spain arrive as four-time champions. The second semi-final sees Belgium, the 2023 winners, carry an 11-game winning run in the competition into their meeting with Italy, who have reached this stage for the first time in 30 years. The games are scheduled for Friday, June 27, with France versus Spain tipping off at 16:30 CET and Italy versus Belgium at 19:30 CET.[S1]
Classification Games and Tournament Context
Before the semi-finals, the Classification Games 5-8 begin on Friday, with Lithuania facing Czechia and Germany taking on Türkiye; one additional place at the World Cup Qualifying Tournaments will be decided through those games. The 40th edition of Women's EuroBasket will close on Sunday with four more matches at the Peace and Friendship Stadium. The tournament is co-hosted by Czechia, Germany, Greece and Italy and features 16 teams competing for the title.[S1]
