On 12 December 2009, Russia received a wild card for the 2010 World Cup. In the preliminary phase, Russia finished second in their group after victories over Puerto Rico, the Ivory Coast and Greece, but failed to win against Turkey. In the round of 16, they defeated New Zealand, but finished their performance in the quarterfinals, losing to the Americans, 79–89. Russia just like in the last EuroBasket finished 7th after losing to Argentina and defeating Slovenia.