The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup marks the 19th installment of the prestigious tournament dedicated to men’s national basketball teams. This edition, distinctively, encompasses 32 teams—a format retained from the previous iteration. Notably, a historic development unfolds as the hosting duties are shared across multiple nations—namely the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. Scheduled from August 25 to September 10, 2023, this event ushers in a new chapter in the World Cup’s chronicles.
A momentous occasion, as Indonesia hosts the World Cup for the very first time, while the Philippines and Japan proudly resume their roles as hosts—having previously welcomed the tournament in 1978 and 2006, respectively. Remarkably, this World Cup continues the trend of consecutive Asian venues, following China’s stewardship in 2019 and anticipating Qatar’s hosting in 2027. An unprecedented occurrence emerges in this edition: the absence of a host nation’s automatic qualification, a departure from previous norms.
Significantly, the tournament serves a dual purpose as a qualification platform for the forthcoming 2024 Summer Olympics. This system paves the way for the top two teams from the Americas and Europe, along with the leading team from Africa, Asia, and Oceania, to secure their places in the Olympics. Not to be overlooked, the host nation, France, gains an automatic entry. This convergence of sporting excellence adds a new layer of significance to an already exhilarating competition.
Basketball, FIBA World Cup 2023 Groups
Group
Teams
Group A
Angola, Dominican Republic, Philippines, Italy
Group B
South Sudan, Serbia, People’s Republic of China, Puerto Rico
Group C
United States, Jordan, Greece, New Zealand
Group D
Egypt, Mexico, Montenegro, Lithuania
Group E
Germany, Finland, Australia, Japan
Group F
Slovenia, Cape Verde, Georgia, Venezuela
Group G
Islamic Republic of Iran, Spain, Cote d’Ivoire, Brazil
