The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) decided to postpone the game between Venezuela and Colombia scheduled for Sunday, November 30, on Venezuelan soil, for the second match of the first qualifying window for the Qatar 2027 World Cup, citing the current geopolitical situation in the region.
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"This decision was made to ensure operational certainty and the safety of all participants, as well as to protect the integrity of the competition," the statement issued by FIBA said.
Venezuela is coming off an 80-78 loss in Cali against the Colombian team this Thursday in the first round, highlighting in the statement that the game will be rescheduled for a date yet to be determined but not after the end of the third qualifying window on July 7, 2026.
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What a stupid move by FIBA! They allowed games in Colombia, one of the most dangerous countries in the world, and they won't allow games in Venezuela, one of the safest. What a disgrace! This reeks of American influence. How long will these damn Americans keep messing things up?