German Basketball Team Prepares for World Cup Qualifiers – Live on MagentaTV

The German men’s national basketball team, reigning world and European champions, commenced preparations this evening in Munich for their upcoming World Cup European Qualifiers against Croatia. The first match will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Zagreb, Croatia, with tip-off at 8 p.m. Local time (7:45 p.m. Live and exclusively on MagentaTV and MagentaSport). A second game is scheduled for two days later in Bonn, Germany, starting at 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. Live and exclusively on MagentaTV and MagentaSport).

Team Status and Training

Currently, the team is without players from FC Bayern Munich and ALBA BERLIN, who are expected to join later this evening. David Krämer of Real Madrid is also absent. Under the guidance of national coach Álex Mumbrú, the team began training today with a focus on warm-up exercises led by athletic trainer Arne Greskowiak. The session included reviewing fundamental aspects of the German game plan. The initial training session was conducted at a relaxed pace, with plans to increase intensity significantly tomorrow.

Captaincy and Broadcast Information

Johannes Thiemann, the world and European champion, has been appointed captain by Mumbrú for this qualifying window. Fans can watch both games live and exclusively on MagentaTV and MagentaSport. MagentaTV is also available for viewers located in the European Union, provided they have a registered German address and a qualifying Telekom service .

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