Match Preview
We should be in for a thrilling final in Stozice, where both Slovenia and Serbia will be looking to preserve their unbeaten records and lift the EuroBasket U20 2026 trophy. Which side will come out on top?
Slovenia Chasing Glory on Home Court
Slovenia U20 have made the most of home-court advantage throughout the EuroBasket U20 2026, cruising through the group stage with convincing victories over the Czech Republic (77-54), Israel (90-77) and Romania (95-51).
The hosts carried that momentum into the knockout rounds, opening up a 21-point halftime lead against Belgium before easing to an 88-61 victory in the Round of 16. Another dominant display followed in the quarter-finals, where they comfortably defeated Turkey 90-72.
The Slovenians were considered underdogs in the semi-finals against France but held their nerve in a tightly contested battle. After entering the fourth quarter level, they edged out a dramatic 91-89 victory to book their place in the final.
Serbia Eyeing a Perfect Tournament
Serbia U20 have also enjoyed a flawless EuroBasket U20 campaign, winning all three group-stage matches against Poland (84-67), Lithuania (79-57) and Latvia (89-66).
The Eagles were outstanding defensively in the knockout phase, brushing aside Italy 86-63 before producing another commanding performance to defeat Greece 92-66 in the quarter-finals.
Spain came closest to ending Serbia's unbeaten run in the semi-finals, reducing the deficit after halftime, but the Eagles stayed in control to secure a 72-65 victory and another shot at European gold.