Spain takes out the calculator: these are its classification options

The group stage of World presents a scenario of maximum tension in Group A, where Spain, Germany, Japan and Mali They are in a quadruple tie, all with a victory. This situation leaves the Spanish team with a range of possibilities that range from securing first place to being left out of the competition in Berlin. The decisive day will be played next Monday, September 7.

Spain will face Japan at 5:50 p.m., while, simultaneously, Germany and Mali They will settle their meeting. So that Spain advance as first in the group, needs to beat Japan and? Germany do the same with Mali. This result would not only allow him to avoid the dangerous play-in round, but would also give him additional days of rest before the quarterfinals, scheduled for September 10.

If the Spanish team achieves victory against Japanbut Mali surprise and defeat the hosts, Spain would be classified as second in the group. In this scenario, Miguel’s team Mendez would be forced to play the ‘play-in’ on September 8, where they would face the third placed team in the Group B.

A third way of classification would be opened if Spain can’t beat the Japanese ones. In this circumstance, the selection would depend on the result of the other match in Group A. I would need Mali beat Germany to secure third place, which would also imply playing the ‘play-in’ round to access the quarterfinals.

The most unfavorable scenario for the Spanish team would be a defeat against Japan on the last day, combined with a victory of Germany about Mali. If this combination of results were to materialize, Spain would be eliminated from the tournament, which would represent a significant setback for a team that reached the World as one of the favorites and occupies third place in the ranking FIBA.