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| FIBA ranking | 46 4 (15 September 2025)[1] | ||
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| JoinedFIBA | 1959 | ||
| FIBA zone | FIBA Europe | ||
| National federation | KKÍ | ||
| Coach | Craig Pedersen | ||
| Nickname | Strákarnir okkar (Our Boys) | ||
| FIBA World Cup | |||
| Appearances | None | ||
| EuroBasket | |||
| Appearances | 3 | ||
| Medals | None | ||
| Championship for Small Countries | |||
| Appearances | 3 | ||
| Medals |  Gold: (1988,1990) Bronze: (1994) | ||
| Games of the Small States of Europe | |||
| Appearances | 14 | ||
| Medals | Gold: (1991,1993,2007) Silver: (1987,2001,2003,2005,2015)Bronze: (1989,1995,1997,2013,2017,2019) | ||
| First international | |||
 Denmark 38–41Iceland  (Copenhagen, Denmark; 16 May 1959) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
Iceland 123–59Norway  (Reykjavík, Iceland; 15 April 1968) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
Iceland 51–124Croatia  (Murcia, Spain; 24 June 1992) | |||
TheIceland men's national basketball team (Icelandic:Íslenska karlalandsliðið í körfubolta) representsIceland in internationalbasketball tournaments. The team is controlled by theIcelandic Basketball Association.
Iceland has qualified for theEuroBasket three times in their history, with the national team making their first appearance in2015. They have also participated at smaller European tournaments, such as theGames of the Small States of Europe.
On 28 August 2014,Iceland qualified for theEuroBasket 2015, entering the finals of the top European competition for the first time in its history. The national team though didn't fare too well in their maiden voyage at theEuroBasket. Finishing (0-5) in theirGroup B pool, played inBerlin with defeats at the hands ofGermany,Italy,Serbia,Spain, andTurkey. Overall it was a memorable moment for Iceland, where they finally achieved the feat of competing at a major international tournament, after numerous failed qualifications in the past.[2]
On 17 September 2016, Iceland repeated their success and qualified to the continental tournament once again. The national team finished itsqualification group as the runners-up behindBelgium, and aboveCyprus andSwitzerland, with four wins and two losses.[3][4][5]
As in the previous edition though, Iceland finished their participation with five loses in five matches played in theirGroup A pool inHelsinki.[6]
After failing to qualify for the2019 FIBA World Cup,[7] Iceland turned the page towardEuroBasket 2022. To attempt to qualify for three consecutiveEuroBasket appearances, Iceland was placed intoGroup C to begin theirpre-qualifying campaign, which began with two straight loses toPortugal, andBelgium. Although the national team would pick up their first win in their third game, a rematch with Portugal at home inReykjavík. In their final match of group play the team fell to Belgium, and would have to survive the final window of pre-qualifiers if they were to advance.
For the final phase of pre-qualifiers, Iceland was placed intoGroup H, alongside Portugal once again, andSwitzerland. The national team opened up group play with a tough loss on the road against Portugal 80–79. Looking to even their record at (1-1), Iceland was at home against Switzerland. The match stayed close throughout untilMartin Hermannsson's heroics showed up late in the fourth quarter for Iceland; where his jumpshot in the final seconds gave the home side an momentous 83–82 victory.[8] Heading into their next match the national team looked to capitalize on their last win. They did so in thorough fashion, dismantling Portugal 96–68 to set up one last show down with the Swiss.[9]
Heading into the final match day with a place in the qualifiers on the line, Iceland needed to defeat Switzerland on the road in an hostile environment. The specifics for Iceland was clear, either win to clinch a spot, or avoid losing by 18 or more points. Unfortunately, the unthinkable happened. As the national team not only lost to Switzerland, but failed to cover the point difference needed to advance. Losing 109–85, eliminating any chance for Iceland to reach the finals for the third straight time.[10]
Going into their last game of thequalifications, Iceland needed a four point win againstGeorgia to qualify for the2023 World Cup. However, despite an 80–77 win, they missed out of qualifying afterElvar Már Friðriksson's shot at the buzzer rimmed out.[11]
On 23 February 2025, Iceland qualified forEuroBasket 2025 after beatingTurkey 83–71, and securing second place inGroup B.[12]
FIBA World Cup[edit]
Olympic Games[edit]
Games of the Small States of Europe[edit]
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Championship for Small Countries[edit]
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Italy| 22 November 2024 | Iceland | 71–95 | Italy | Reykjavík, Iceland | |
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| 19:30 (UTC+0) | Scoring by quarter: 12–27, 13–22,29–16, 17–30 | ||||
| Pts:Friðriksson,Hlinason 15 Rebs:Hlinason 8 Asts:Friðriksson,Guðmundsson 4 | Boxscore | Pts:Basile 19 Rebs:Akele 10 Asts:Spissu 8 | Arena:Laugardalshöll Attendance: 2,132 Referees: Boris Krejić (SVN), Dariusz Zapolski (POL), Josip Jurčević (CRO) | ||
v Iceland| 25 November 2024 | Italy | 74–81 | Iceland | Reggio Emilia, Italy | |
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| 20:30 (UTC+1) | Scoring by quarter: 9–22,20–10,27–26, 18–23 | ||||
| Pts:Ricci 18 Rebs:Melli 11 Asts:Spissu 6 | Boxscore | Pts:Pálsson 22 Rebs:Hlinason 8 Asts:Friðriksson 8 | Arena:PalaBigi Attendance: 4,500 Referees:Luis Castillo (ESP), Petar Pešić (SRB), Ivor Matějek (CZE) | ||
v Iceland| 20 February 2025 | Hungary | 87–78 | Iceland | Szombathely, Hungary | |
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| 18:00 (UTC+1) | Scoring by quarter: 20–21,28–11, 24–25, 15–21 | ||||
| Pts:Perl 25 Rebs:Reuvers 9 Asts:Somogyi,Váradi 4 | Boxscore | Pts:Hermannsson 25 Rebs:Hlinason 11 Asts:Friðriksson 10 | Arena:Arena Savaria Attendance: 2,300 Referees: Julio Anaya (PAN),Georgios Poursanidis (GRE), Carsten Straube (GER) | ||
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Turkey| 23 February 2025 | Iceland | 83–71 | Turkey | Reykjavík, Iceland | |
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| 19:30 (UTC+0) | Scoring by quarter:26–16, 20–22,23–16, 14–17 | ||||
| Pts:Hermannsson 23 Rebs:Hlinason 11 Asts:Friðriksson,Steinarsson 5 | Boxscore | Pts:Yaşar 16 Rebs:Sipahi 8 Asts:Sipahi 10 | Arena:Laugardalshöll Attendance: 2,300 Referees: Aleksandar Glišić (SRB), Alexandre Deman (FRA), Juozas Barkauskas (LTU) | ||
v Iceland| 28 August 2025 | Israel | 83–71 | Iceland | Katowice, Poland | |
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| 14:00 (UTC+2) | Scoring by quarter:23–19, 13–13,24–20,23–19 | ||||
| Pts:Sorkin 31 Rebs:Avdija 9 Asts:Ginat,Madar 6 | Boxscore | Pts:Friðriksson 17 Rebs:Hlinason 14 Asts:three players 3 | Arena:Spodek Attendance: 3,045 Referees: Yener Yilmaz (TUR), Martin Vulić (CRO), Ivor Matějek (CZE) | ||
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Belgium| 30 August 2025 | Iceland | 64–71 | Belgium | Katowice, Poland | |
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| 14:00 (UTC+2) | Scoring by quarter:21–17, 15–15,16–14, 12–23 | ||||
| Pts:Hlinason 20 Rebs:Hlinason 10 Asts:Hermannsson 8 | Boxscore | Pts:Lecomte 16 Rebs:Vanwijn 10 Asts:Lecomte 6 | Arena:Spodek Attendance: 4,957 Referees: Yilmaz Zafer (TUR), Kerem Baki (TUR), Juozas Barkauskas (LTU) | ||
v Iceland| 31 August 2025 | Poland | 84–75 | Iceland | Katowice, Poland | |
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| 20:30 (UTC+2) | Scoring by quarter:19–16,22–16,20–19, 23–24 | ||||
| Pts:Loyd 26 Rebs:Ponitka 8 Asts:Ponitka 8 | Boxscore | Pts:Hlinason 21 Rebs:Hlinason 10 Asts:Hermannsson 6 | Arena:Spodek Attendance: 8,745 Referees: Yener Yılmaz (TUR), Viola Gyorgyi (NOR), Andris Aunkrogers (LAT) | ||
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Slovenia| 2 September 2025 | Iceland | 79–87 | Slovenia | Katowice, Poland | |
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| 17:00 (UTC+2) | Scoring by quarter: 20–21, 15–15, 11–24,33–27 | ||||
| Pts:Hermannsson 22 Rebs:Hlinason 13 Asts:Hermannsson 6 | Boxscore | Pts:Dončić 26 Rebs:Omić 13 Asts:Nikolić 5 | Arena:Spodek Attendance: 3,752 Referees: Andris Aunkrogers (LAT), Martin Vulić (CRO), Juozas Barkauskas (LTU) | ||
v Iceland| 4 September 2025 | France | 114–74 | Iceland | Katowice, Poland | |
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| 14:00 (UTC+2) | Scoring by quarter:36–9,30–25,24–12, 24–28 | ||||
| Pts:Risacher 15 Rebs:Risacher 7 Asts:three players 5 | Boxscore | Pts:Hermannsson 15 Rebs:Gunnarsson 6 Asts:three players 3 | Arena:Spodek Attendance: 4,088 Referees: Yener Yılmaz (TUR), Martin Vulić (CRO), Ivor Matějek (CZE) | ||
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Great Britain| 30 November 2025 | Iceland | vs. | Great Britain | Iceland | |
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v Iceland| 5 July 2026 | Great Britain | vs. | Iceland | Great Britain | |
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Roster for theEuroBasket 2025.[13]
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Hilmar Hafsteinsson – (1984)Einar Bollason – (1985–1987)László Németh – (1988–1990)Torfi Magnússon – (1990–1995)Jón Kr. Gíslason – (1995–1999)Friðrik Ingi Rúnarsson – (1999–2003)Sigurður Ingimundarson – (2004–2009)
Peter Öqvist – (2011–2013)
Craig Pedersen – (2014–present)| Rank | Player | Years | Caps |
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| 1. | Guðmundur Bragason | 1987-2003 | 169 |
| 2. | Valur Ingimundarson | 1980-1995 | 164 |
| 3. | Jón Kr. Gíslason | 1982-1995 | 158 |
| 4. | Logi Gunnarsson | 2000-2018 | 147 |
| 5. | Torfi Magnússon | 1974-1987 | 131 |
| 6. | Hlynur Bæringsson | 2000-2019 | 125 |
| 7. | Guðjón Skúlason | 1988-1999 | 122 |
| 8. | Jón Sigurðsson | 1968-1984 | 120 |
| 9. | Teitur Örlygsson | 1986-2000 | 118 |
| 10. | Friðrik Stefánsson | 1997-2008 | 112 |
| 11. | Herbert Arnarson | 1991-2002 | 111 |
| 12. | Falur Harðarson | 1989-2000 | 106 |
| 13. | Jón Arnar Ingvarsson | 1990-2000 | 102 |
| 14. | Jón Arnór Stefánsson | 2000-2019 | 100 |
2015 EuroBasket: finished24th among 24 teams
3Martin Hermannsson, 4Axel Kárason, 5Ragnar Nathanaelsson, 6Jakob Sigurðarson, 8Hlynur Bæringsson(C),
9Jón Arnór Stefánsson, 10Helgi Már Magnússon, 13Hörður Vilhjálmsson, 14Logi Gunnarsson, 15Pavel Ermolinskij,
24Haukur Pálsson, 29Ægir Steinarsson (Coach:Craig Pedersen)
2017 EuroBasket: finished24th among 24 teams
1Martin Hermannsson, 3Ægir Steinarsson, 6Kristófer Acox, 8Hlynur Bæringsson(C), 9Jón Arnór Stefánsson,
10Elvar Már Friðriksson, 13Hörður Vilhjálmsson, 14Logi Gunnarsson, 15Pavel Ermolinskij, 24Haukur Pálsson, 34Tryggvi Hlinason, 88Brynjar Þór Björnsson (Coach:Craig Pedersen)
2025 EuroBasket: finished22nd among 24 teams
3Ægir Steinarsson, 5Hilmar Smári Henningsson, 6Jón Axel Guðmundsson, 10Elvar Már Friðriksson, 11Almar Orri Atlason,
12Kári Jónsson, 14Kristinn Pálsson, 15Martin Hermannsson, 29 Orri Gunnarsson, 32Tryggvi Hlinason, 34Styrmir Snær Þrastarson,
66Sigtryggur Arnar Björnsson (Coach:Craig Pedersen)
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