Overview
- Canada defeated Mexico 83-53 in the final in Guadalajara to clinch a place at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament that will be held in early 2028.
- Mexico’s run in Guadalajara ended with silver after earlier key wins, including a semifinal victory over Brazil that kept their Olympic hopes alive.
- Mexico previously lost to Canada 70-64 in the group stage, while Canada completed the pre-qualifier undefeated, finishing 5-0 in the tournament.
- Canadian scorers Kayla Alexander and Agot Makeer led the winners, and Mexico’s Anisa Jeffries and Mariana Valenzuela were the top contributors for the host side.
- Under FIBA’s path to Los Ángeles 2028, Mexico now must earn one of the available AmeriCup berths in 2027 in El Salvador to reach the Olympic Qualifying Tournament and keep its Olympic bid alive.