The International Basketball Federation ( FIBA ) announces a new global strategic partnership with XTB , one of the world’s leading investment applications.

This new partnership, which is scheduled to last until December 2027, represents a major boost to the federation's commercial system, in preparation for the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup and the 2027 Basketball World Cup.

As part of its support for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers globally, XTB will become the official sponsor of the European qualifiers, starting with the next third competition between June 29 and July 7, 2026, which represents the first major phase in this partnership.

In addition to its role as an official sponsor, XTB intends to offer exclusive experiences to its global community, including behind-the-scenes access to events, as well as providing an exceptional opportunity to enter the official stadiums in Berlin and Doha, thus enhancing the interaction of fans with the world’s leading basketball platforms.

Through its global partnership with FIBA , XTB plans to leverage the significant momentum generated by the federation's tournaments to enhance fan engagement, while simultaneously launching digital initiatives that simplify financial literacy concepts.

In a statement regarding the partnership, Omar Arnaout, CEO of XTB , said: "This partnership with FIBA represents a strategic step to integrate financial empowerment into one of the most popular sports globally," and continued: "Together, we are opening new horizons for fans to manage their money wisely, while celebrating the sport that represents their true passion."

Frank Linders, FIBA 's General Manager of Media and Marketing Services, stated, " We welcome XTB as a global partner, as its presence at FIBA events, which enjoy widespread popularity worldwide, will strengthen its brand." He continued, " XTB is based on a clear vision that affirms that basketball embodies passion, strategy, and resilience, which are the same values upon which the smart investment approach is based . "

XTB is one of Europe's leading investment apps, offering users a variety of ways to invest their money, from trading stocks, ETFs , CFDs , and options to long-term investment products. Listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, XTB is regulated by several major financial authorities and serves over 2.1 million clients worldwide.

XTB continues to strengthen its presence in global sports through its ambassador Zlatan Ibrahimović , as well as its partnerships with Europe’s top MMA tournaments and elite tennis players.

About FIBA

The International Basketball Federation ( FIBA ) is the global governing body for basketball, comprising 212 national federations from around the world. It is the only body officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee ( IOC ) to oversee all aspects of basketball.

For more information about FIBA , please visit the websites fiba.basketball and about.fiba.basketball , or follow the federation on Facebook , X, Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube.

About XTB

We enable individuals worldwide to manage their money more efficiently and securely. The XTB Investment App helps over 2.16 million people achieve their financial goals. With XTB , clients can invest in stocks and exchange-traded funds ( ETFs ), create customized investment plans, and trade CFDs on indices, currencies, and commodities. In some European markets, they can invest their money through local products with tax advantages (such as ISA in the UK and PEA in France) and retirement accounts ( IKE and IKZE in Poland), as well as earn returns on uninvested funds, manage online and in-store payments, and withdraw funds from ATMs in multiple currencies using the eWallet .

Founded in 2004 in Poland, XTB is a technology-based company regulated by several global regulatory bodies, including the Polish Financial Supervisory Authority, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Financial Conduct Authority. XTB has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since 2016.

For more information, please visit xtb.com

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