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The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 was held from 25 August to 10 September. It was hosted by three countries for the first time in the tournament's history: the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. The tournament featured 32 teams and served as a qualification for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The host countries, except Indonesia, automatically qualified for the tournament.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023 |
| Dates | 25 August 2023 - 10 September 2023 |
| Edition | 19th |
| No. of Teams | 32 |
| Host Nations | Indonesia, Japan, Philippines |
| Host Cities | Jakarta (Indonesia), Manila (Philippines) |
| Venues | Indonesia Arena (Jakarta), Patrick Baumann House of Basketball (Mies, Switzerland) |
| Qualification | 80 teams competed for 32 spots |
| Qualification Period | November 2021 - February 2023 |
| Qualifiers Format | 6 windows over 15 months across 4 regions |
| No. of Qualifiers Groups | 4 groups in Europe, 2 in other regions |
| Qualification Criteria | Top team from each group |
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The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup took place from 25 August to 10 September
The tournament was also the second of three consecutive World Cups to be held in Asia, following China in 2019 and preceding Qatar in 2027. This was the first time in the history of the FIBA Basketball World Cup that a host nation (Indonesia) had not qualified. 80 teams from four FIBA zones qualified for the World Cup qualifiers, with the top teams in each group advancing to the World Cup.
The qualification process for the FIBA Basketball World Cup began in November 2021 and concluded in February 2023, with 80 national teams competing for a spot in the tournament. The Philippines and Japan each received automatic qualification as co-hosts, while Indonesia's qualification was conditional on the team's performance in the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup. Unfortunately, Indonesia did not advance to the quarter-finals of the Asia Cup and thus did not qualify for the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup featured 32 teams and served as a qualification event for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The top two teams from the Americas and Europe, along with the top team from Africa, Asia, and Oceania, qualified for the Olympics, in addition to the tournament's regular qualification process.
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It was hosted by Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup was hosted by three nations: Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines. This was the first time in the tournament's history that it was hosted by multiple nations. The Philippines and Japan had previously hosted the tournament in 1978 and 2006, respectively, while it was Indonesia's first time hosting.
Indonesia hosted the Group Phases, with games taking place in a new arena in Jakarta. The Indonesian Youth and Sports Minister, Zainudin Amali, announced plans for the new arena in February 2020. The arena, known as the Indonesia Arena, is located within the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex and has a capacity of between 15,000 and 20,000 people. The Indonesian government funded the construction of the arena, which was granted a permit by President Joko Widodo, who also led the topping-off ceremony in January 2023.
Japan also hosted the Group Phases. As co-hosts, both Japan and the Philippines received automatic qualification for the tournament. Indonesia was also granted a host qualification slot; however, this was conditional as FIBA wanted the Indonesian national team to be competitive by 2021. They were required to qualify for and finish in the top eight (advancing to the quarter-finals) of the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup, but they were unable to secure a place in the playoff round. Despite this, Indonesia still retained their status as co-hosts.
The Philippines hosted both the Group Phases and the Final Phase. The country has a strong basketball culture, and the sport is considered the most popular in the nation. The Philippines has produced several notable NBA players, including Jalen Green and Jordan Clarkson. The capital city of Manila hosted the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Draw, where the full schedule of the competition was announced.
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80 teams competed for a spot in the World Cup
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). The tournament takes place every four years and is considered the flagship event of FIBA. The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup was the 19th tournament of its kind and was held from 25 August to 10 September 2023. This was the second tournament to feature 32 teams, and it was hosted by multiple nations for the first time in its history: the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia.
The 2023 tournament was also the second of three consecutive World Cups to be held in Asia, after China in 2019 and before Qatar in 2027. Notably, this was the first time in the tournament's history that a host nation (Indonesia) did not qualify. Qualification for the FIBA Basketball World Cup took place from November 2021 to February 2023, with 80 national teams competing for a spot in the World Cup. These 80 teams from four FIBA zones qualified for the World Cup qualifiers through qualification for the FIBA Continental Cups (AfroBasket 2021, 2022 FIBA AmeriCup, 2022 FIBA Asia Cup, and EuroBasket 2022).
The first round of the Americas, Asia/Oceania, and Africa qualifiers featured 16 teams each, while Europe had 32 teams. Division A teams were split into groups of four, held in a home-and-away round-robin format. The top three teams in each group advanced to the second round. In the second round of the World Cup qualifiers, teams were split into six groups, with four groups in Europe and two in the other qualifiers. Again, teams played each other in a home-and-away round-robin format, carrying over the points from round one. The best teams in each group qualified for the World Cup.
The complete field of 32 teams that participated in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup was determined on 27 February 2023, at the conclusion of the sixth window of qualifiers. The co-hosts, the Philippines and Japan, each received automatic qualification for the tournament when they were awarded joint hosting rights along with co-host Indonesia. However, Indonesia's host qualification was conditional, as FIBA wanted the Indonesian national team to be competitive by 2021. Thus, Indonesia was required to qualify for and finish in the top eight (advancing to the quarter-finals) of the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup. Unfortunately, Indonesia lost to China in the playoff round (round of 16) and was unable to secure qualification.
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The host countries automatically qualified
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 was hosted by three nations for the first time in its history. The host countries were the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. As co-hosts, the Philippines and Japan each received automatic qualification for the tournament. Indonesia, on the other hand, had a conditional host qualification. FIBA required the Indonesian national team to be competitive by 2021 and to finish in the top eight (advancing to the quarter-finals) of the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup. Unfortunately, Indonesia did not meet these requirements, losing to China in the playoff round (round of 16) and thus failing to secure their spot in the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
The Philippines had previously hosted the tournament in 1978, while Japan hosted it in 2006. This was the first time Indonesia hosted the FIBA Basketball World Cup. The tournament was held from August 25 to September 10, 2023, with Indonesia and Japan each hosting the Group Phases and the Philippines hosting both the Group Phases and the Final Phase.
The Indonesian government funded the construction of a new arena for the tournament, the Indonesia Arena, located within the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex. The arena was expected to have a capacity of between 15,000 and 20,000 attendees. The Indonesian president, Joko Widodo, granted the permit for its construction and led the topping-off ceremony on January 13, 2023, with the opening expected a few months later in June.
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup was the 19th edition of the tournament and the second to feature 32 teams. It was also the second of three consecutive World Cups held in Asia, with China hosting in 2019 and Qatar in 2027. The tournament served as a qualification for the 2024 Summer Olympics, with the top two teams from the Americas and Europe, and the top team from Africa, Asia, and Oceania, qualifying alongside the tournament champions.
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32 teams participated in the tournament
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 was the 19th tournament of its kind and the second to feature 32 teams. The tournament was hosted by three nations for the first time in its history: the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. The Philippines and Japan each hosted the Group Phases, while the Philippines also hosted the Final Phase.
The tournament took place from 25 August to 10 September 2023. The 32 teams that participated in the tournament were determined on 27 February 2023, at the conclusion of the sixth window of qualifiers.
The qualifiers took place from November 2021 to February 2023, with 80 national teams competing for a spot in the World Cup. The first round of the Americas, Asia/Oceania, and Africa qualifiers featured 16 teams each, while Europe had 32 teams. In the second round of the World Cup qualifiers, teams were split into six groups, totaling four groups in Europe and two in the other qualifiers. The top teams in each group then qualified for the World Cup.
The 2023 tournament was the second to be hosted by the Philippines, following their first time hosting in 1978. Japan previously hosted the tournament in 2006, and Indonesia hosted the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time. This was also the first time a host nation (Indonesia) did not qualify.
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Frequently asked questions
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 starts on 25 August 2023.
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is being held across three host countries for the first time: the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia.
32 teams participated in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.
On 9 December 2017, it was announced that the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia won the bid to host the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.
