Hapoel Holon Draws Challenging Opponents in FIBA Champions League Group Stage
The Israeli basketball teams Hapoel Holon and Bnei Herzliya were drawn into their respective groups for the FIBA Basketball Champions League during the event held in Geneva on July 8, 2026. Hapoel Holon, aiming to advance to the next stage, was placed in a group with French team Cholet, Serbian club Spartak, and another team to qualify from the preliminary rounds. Bnei Herzliya faces a tougher group, competing against Germany's Telekom Bonn, Spain's strong Badalona, and Portugal's Porto.
The competition format remains unchanged from previous seasons, unlike the EuroCup. The top team from each of the eight groups will automatically qualify for the Top 16 stage. Teams finishing second and third will enter a best-of-three playoff series, with the winners advancing to the next round. This setup emphasizes the importance of group stage performance for Israeli teams seeking to progress in the tournament.
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