The top 10 teams held their places in the latest FIBA men’s world rankings released Thursday after the first window of 2027 World Cup qualifiers.
The United States remained No. 1 following two wins over Nicaragua, while defending world champion Germany stayed second after victories against Israel and Cyprus in European qualifying.
Outside the top tier, Türkiye climbed to No. 11, overtaking Latvia after two wins. Rwanda made the biggest jump, rising nine places to No. 81.