Istanbul, Türkiye (July 5, 2026) – Canada finished sixth at the FIBA U17 World Cup, concluding the tournament with a 4-3 record.

Entering the tournament, Canada was among the favourites to contend for a medal after earning silver at the 2025 FIBA U16 AmeriCup with a similar core group. Canada opened the competition with a hard-fought 103-98 loss to Lithuania before responding with back-to-back group stage victories over China and Cameroon to advance to the Round of 16.

Canada continued its strong play in the knockout stage, defeating Italy 86-64 in the Round of 16 to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. Five Canadian players scored in double figures as the team delivered a balanced offensive performance to move on to face Australia.

Australia ended Canada's medal hopes with a 100-86 quarterfinal victory, sending Canada into the classification round. Canada came back with an 89-79 win over Puerto Rico before falling to France in the fifth-place game to finish sixth overall.

While the tournament did not end with the result Canada had hoped for, the team showcased resilience and determination throughout the competition. From the opening day of training camp through the final buzzer in Istanbul, this group represented Canada with pride while gaining valuable experience on the international stage.