The two European sides earned direct tickets to the final eight of the tournament, joining a group of elite national teams that already included Spain, France, Belgium, and the United States, as detailed by Mundo Deportivo. Tuesday’s fixtures at the Berlin venue set up a high-stakes next round, pitting the advancing teams against basketball powerhouses as the competition narrows.
Hungary Dominates Japan Behind Reka Lelik’s Standout Display
Hungary punched its ticket to the quarterfinals with an 84-63 victory over Japan, driven by an exceptional individual performance from Reka Lelik. According to Mundo Deportivo, Lelik recorded 23 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and finished with a performance valuation of 32.
The Hungarian squad controlled the tempo against a traditionally fast-paced Japanese side, executing cleanly on both ends of the floor.
Host Nation Germany Overpowers South Korea
Playing on home soil in the German capital, host nation Germany delivered a commanding 94-56 win over South Korea at the Uber Arena.
The victory featured standout contributions from former LF Endesa players Marie Gülich and Frieda Bühner, who dictated the paint and anchored the defensive effort, as highlighted by Mundo Deportivo. The host team’s depth and home-court advantage proved too much for South Korea to overcome.
Quarterfinal Matchups and Upcoming Schedule
With the latest group of winners confirmed, the quarterfinal bracket is rapidly taking shape.
Meanwhile, France and Spain await the results of Wednesday’s qualification matches to learn their quarterfinal opponents. Those remaining matchups pit Puerto Rico against China, and Italy against Australia.
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