Ukraine’s National Basketball Team Arrives in Copenhagen for Decisive 2027 World Cup Qualifier

Gearing Up for the Clash Against Denmark

According to Главком: On July 3, Ukraine’s men’s national basketball team landed in Copenhagen to prepare for a critical 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying match against Denmark. The game is scheduled for July 5 at 4:00 PM Kyiv time, taking place at Farum Arena. So far, approximately 1,500 tickets have been sold for this fixture.

The squad consists of 12 players, though three athletes-Daniil Shelist, Mykhailo Bublyk, and Yehor Sushkin-did not travel with the team. A practice session was held on July 3 at 6:00 PM local time at the Farum Arena court. Fans can watch the match live on Suspilne Sport and Kyivstar TV channels.

Recent Performance and Roster Details

In their most recent outing, Ukraine defeated Georgia with a commanding 95:76 victory. The quarter-by-quarter breakdown was 30:27, 19:14, 26:19, and 20:16. Standout performers in that game included Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, who scored 28 points, and Dmytro Skapintsev, who contributed 17 points and 14 rebounds.

The full Ukrainian roster is as follows:

• Oleksandr Kovliar (Budućnost, Montenegro)
• Denys Lukashov (Rīgas Zeļļi, Latvia)
• Illia Tyrtyshnyk (Basket Academy Catarzano, Italy)
• Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (Utah Jazz, NBA)
• Ivan Tkachenko (Zadar, Croatia)
• Oleksandr Kobzystyi (University of Oregon, NCAA)
• Andrii Voinalovych (Sabah, Azerbaijan)
• Artem Kovalov (Yankee Ark, Taiwan)
• Viacheslav Bobrov (Dinamo, Romania)
• Daniil Sypalo (Dnipro, Ukraine)
• Maksym Klychko (East Carolina University, NCAA)
• Dmytro Skapintsev (Hapoel Jerusalem, Israel)

This matchup against Denmark represents a pivotal step in Ukraine’s quest for a spot in the 2027 World Cup, highlighting the team’s intense preparation. A strong performance in Copenhagen could significantly boost Ukraine’s chances of advancing in the qualification campaign and solidify their standing on the international basketball stage.

As the Ukrainian team gears up for their crucial match against Denmark, it's essential to reflect on their recent success. The victory over Georgia not only showcased their potential but also set the stage for this decisive qualifier. For a deeper insight into the squad's preparations and strategies leading up to this important game, check out the details in our article about the team's lineup for the match against Georgia here.