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The FIBA Basketball World Cup is an international basketball tournament for men's national basketball teams. The tournament is held every four years and is organised by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), which is the world governing body of basketball. The FIBA Basketball World Cup was first held in 1950 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and was known as the FIBA World Championship until 2010. The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup was hosted by the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia, marking the first time in the tournament's history that it was hosted by multiple nations.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023 |
| Edition | 19th |
| Dates | 25 August to 10 September |
| Number of teams | 32 |
| Host nations | Philippines, Japan, Indonesia |
| Previous host nations | China (2019), Argentina (1950, 2019), Japan (2006), Philippines (1978) |
| Upcoming host nation | Qatar (2027) |
| Number of games | 92 |
| Tournament format | 3 phases: First Round (Group Phase), Second Round (Group Phase), Final Phase |
| Qualification criteria | 6 windows over 15 months across 4 regions: Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe |
| Qualification zones | FIBA Continental Cups (AfroBasket, FIBA AmeriCup, FIBA Asia Cup) |
| Venues | Mall of Asia Arena, Araneta Coliseum, Philippine Arena, Okinawa Arena, Istora Gelora Bung Karno, Indonesia Arena |
| Champions | Germany |
| Runners-up | Serbia |
| Third place | Canada |
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What You'll Learn
History of the FIBA Basketball World Cup
The FIBA Basketball World Cup, the flagship event of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), has a rich history dating back to its inaugural edition in 1950. Known as the FIBA World Championship from 1950 to 2010, the tournament has been a platform for some of international basketball's biggest stars to showcase their talent.
The first FIBA World Championship took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1950, with the host nation claiming the gold medal in the final against the United States. This tournament set the ball rolling for what would become a prestigious event in the basketball world. The men's tournament adopted its current name, the FIBA Basketball World Cup, in 2014, while the women's tournament followed suit in 2018, changing from "FIBA World Championship for Women" to "FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup."
Throughout the years, the FIBA Basketball World Cup has undergone various format changes, with the number of participating teams fluctuating between 10 and 24. The tournament is typically held once every four years for both men and women, with 32 men's national teams and 12 women's national teams participating in the 2023 edition. The men's World Cup was scheduled on a new four-year cycle starting in 2014 to avoid overlapping with the FIFA World Cup, while the women's tournament retained the previous four-year cycle, aligning with the FIFA World Cup years.
The FIBA Basketball World Cup has seen some nations dominate while also witnessing the rise of new champions. Team USA has been the most successful, having been crowned world champions five times: 1954, 1986, 1994, 2010, and 2014. In 2023, Germany broke the mould by becoming world champions for the first time, with Canada finishing third.
The hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup has also evolved. The 2023 edition, held across the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia, marked the first time the tournament was hosted by multiple nations. It was also notable for being the first time a host nation (Indonesia) failed to qualify. The Philippines and Japan had previously hosted the tournament in 1978 and 2006, respectively, showcasing the popularity and growth of basketball in the region.
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Format and rules
The FIBA Basketball World Cup is the flagship event of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). The tournament occurs every four years, with the inaugural edition taking place in Argentina in 1950. The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, hosted by the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia, was the 19th tournament.
The FIBA Basketball World Cup features 32 men's national basketball teams. The teams are divided into eight groups of four, with each team playing against the three other teams in its group. This results in a total of 48 games (3 games per team, 6 games per group) in the first round. The top two teams from each group advance to the second round, while the bottom two teams play the Classification Round for places 17-32.
The second round also follows a group format, with the teams divided into four groups of four. The top two teams from each group in the second round advance to the quarterfinals. The tournament then progresses with quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final to determine the winner.
The FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers feature six windows over a 15-month period across the four regions of Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. The qualifying zones mirror the FIBA continental zones, with nations divided into Division A and Division B, allowing for promotion and relegation between the two.
The FIBA Basketball World Cup has had different formats throughout its history, accommodating between 10 and 24 teams. FIBA sets the official rules for the tournament and governs all international basketball competitions, including Olympic basketball.
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Past winners
The FIBA Basketball World Cup is an international basketball competition between the senior men's national teams of the members of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). It is considered the flagship event of FIBA and takes place every four years. The tournament structure is similar to that of the FIFA World Cup. The current format involves 32 teams competing for the title at venues within the host nation(s).
The inaugural FIBA World Cup took place in Argentina in 1950, with the host nation becoming the first FIBA World Champion. Here is a list of the past winners of the FIBA Basketball World Cup:
1950: Argentina
Argentina was selected as the host nation for the first FIBA World Cup, largely because it was the only country willing to take on the task. They took advantage of this, winning all their games en route to becoming the champions.
1954: United States
The United States has been crowned world champions five times, with their first title coming in 1954.
1986, 1994, 2010, and 2014: United States
Team USA continued their dominance in the FIBA World Cup with victories in 1986, 1994, 2010, and 2014, giving them a total of five championships.
2019: Spain
Spain defeated Argentina 95-75 in the final to win the 2019 FIBA World Cup title.
2023: Germany
Germany was crowned the winner of the 19th FIBA Basketball World Cup, which was held in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia, defeating Serbia in the final.
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Qualification criteria
The FIBA Basketball World Cup is a tournament for men's national basketball teams. The inaugural tournament took place in Argentina in 1950, where the host nation emerged as champions. Known as the FIBA World Championship from 1950 to 2010, the tournament has been held every four years since 1950, except for the 2023 edition, which was held three years after the previous one to avoid conflicting with the FIFA World Cup.
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup was the 19th edition of the tournament and the second to feature 32 teams. It was hosted by the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia, marking the first time the tournament was held across multiple nations. The host nations, the Philippines and Japan, each received an automatic qualification slot, while Indonesia's qualification was conditional. FIBA required the Indonesian national team to finish in the top eight of the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup to qualify for the World Cup. Unfortunately, Indonesia lost in the playoff round of the Asia Cup and failed to qualify, making it the first time in the history of the FIBA Basketball World Cup that a host nation did not qualify.
The qualification process for the FIBA Basketball World Cup typically involves teams from the four FIBA zones: Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific (a combination of FIBA Asia and FIBA Oceania), and Europe. The process takes place over a two-year cycle, with six windows of play across these regions. In each qualifying zone, nations are divided into Division A and Division B, with the possibility of promotion and relegation between the two. The specific format and groups for each window may vary, but FIBA generally organises the teams into groups of three or four, playing home-and-away within their groups.
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2023 hosts and venues
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup was hosted by three nations: the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. This was the first time in the tournament's history that multiple nations hosted the event.
In the Philippines, the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, and the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan, were the three arenas where the games were held. The Philippine Arena hosted the first two World Cup games of Group A and the main opening ceremony of the tournament, while the Mall of Asia Arena replaced it as the host of the final phase, owing to logistical and transport issues. The designated training venues for the participating teams in the Philippines were the Rizal Memorial Coliseum and the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila, the PhilSports Arena and the Meralco Gym in Pasig. The Conrad Manila in Pasay and Edsa Shangri-La, Manila in Mandaluyong hosted the participating teams.
In Japan, the Okinawa Arena in Okinawa hosted the World Cup matches. The arena has a seating capacity of 10,000 and is the home of the Ryukyu Golden Kings of the Japanese B.League. It also hosted exhibition games involving the Japanese men's basketball team in preparation for the 2020 Summer Olympics.
In Indonesia, the Indonesia Arena in Jakarta hosted the games. It is located at the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex and has a seating capacity of 16,500 spectators. The Istora Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta was initially planned to be the venue for the tournament, but it was only approved for the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup.
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Frequently asked questions
The FIBA Basketball World Cup, previously known as the FIBA World Championship, has been held since 1950.
The FIBA Basketball World Cup is usually held every four years.
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup was held in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia, marking the first time it was hosted by multiple nations.
