Europe Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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Source: https://www.luxembourg.basketball/
In the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers, Luxembourg defeated Ireland 85–73 on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
The match took place at the Centre National Sportif & Culturel d’Coque in Luxembourg City. With this victory, Luxembourg secured their progression to the second round of the qualification tournament.
Game Highlights & Performance
- Key Performers (Luxembourg): Joyce Isi Etute was the standout player, recording a massive double-double with 27 points and 19 rebounds. Anne Simon also contributed significantly with 26 points, including six three-pointers.
- Key Performers (Ireland): Abigail Rafferty led the Irish side with 17 points and 8 rebounds, while Hazel Finn added 15 points.
- Game Flow: Luxembourg took control early with a 22–15 lead in the first quarter and maintained a double-digit cushion for most of the game, entering halftime up 45–33. Despite a spirited second-half effort from Ireland, they were unable to close the gap to fewer than 9 points.
Group A Standings (as of March 11, 2026)
| # | Team | Points | Status |
| 1 | Israel | 8 | Qualified for 2nd Round |
| 2 | Luxembourg | 7 | Qualified for 2nd Round |
| 3 | Ireland | 5 | Battle for best 3rd-place |
| 4 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4 | Eliminated |
What’s next?
Ireland’s hope for qualification now rests on their final two games in this window.
The Luxembourg vs. Ireland match is happening on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as part of the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers.
Here are the key details for the game:
- Tip-off: 7:00 PM (19:00) Local Time.
- Venue: Centre National Sportif & Culturel d’Coque (Gymnase), Luxembourg City.
- Context: This is the fourth match of the First Round for Group A.
- Previous Encounter: Luxembourg won the first leg in Dublin back in November 2025 with a score of 69–53.
Current Standings (Group A)
Before tonight’s tip-off, the group looks like this:
| Team | Played | Wins | Losses | Pts |
| Israel | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Luxembourg | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Ireland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Luxembourg is in a strong position to advance to the Second Round, especially if they can secure another win tonight. Ireland, however, is coming off a massive win against Bosnia and Herzegovina (94–67) and will be looking for revenge.
For tonight’s match between Luxembourg and Ireland (March 11, 2026), you have a few reliable ways to watch the action live:
1. Official FIBA YouTube Channel
FIBA typically streams all Women’s EuroBasket Qualifier matches live and for free on their official YouTube channel.
- Link: FIBA YouTube Channel
- Search for: “Luxembourg vs Ireland FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers”
2. Regional Broadcasters
If you are located in either of the competing countries, local television often holds exclusive rights:
- In Luxembourg: The game is usually broadcast on RTL (RTL Télé Lëtzebuerg or their digital platform, RTL.lu).
- In Ireland: TG4 often provides coverage for international basketball, either on their main channel or via the TG4 Player.
3. Courtside 1891
This is FIBA’s official streaming platform. While many games are free on YouTube, some regions may require a (sometimes free) subscription to Courtside 1891 to access the live feed.
Game Reminders
- Tip-off: 7:00 PM (19:00) Local Time / 6:00 PM (18:00) GMT.
- Location: Coque, Luxembourg.
