- The tournament will be held from August 25 to September 10, 2023, in three countries: the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia.
- 32 teams will compete in the tournament, with the 16 highest-ranked teams automatically qualifying. The remaining 16 teams will qualify through the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
- The quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship games will be held in Manila, Philippines.
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup is set to happen from August 25 to September 10, 2023. It’s unique because three countries—the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia—are hosting it together, a first in World Cup history.
Key Dates for FIBA World Cup 2023
Mark your calendar for these important dates in the 2023 FIBA World Cup:
- Friday, August 25: First Round begins
- Thursday, August 31: Second Round begins
- Tuesday, September 5: Quarter-finals
- Friday, September 8: Semi-finals
- Sunday, September 10: Final
FIBA World Cup Fixtures – Round 1
Here are the matchups for the first round of the FIBA World Cup:
Friday, August 25:
- Angola vs Italy
- Finland vs Australia
- Mexico vs Montenegro
- Latvia vs Lebanon
- Dominican Republic vs Philippines
- Germany vs Japan
- Egypt vs Lithuania
- Canada vs France
Saturday, August 26:
- South Sudan vs Puerto Rico
- Cape Verde vs Georgia
- Jordan vs Greece
- Iran vs Brazil
- Slovenia vs Venezuela
- Serbia vs China
- USA vs New Zealand
- Spain vs Ivory Coast
32 Teams Competing
A total of 32 teams will play. The top 16 will qualify directly, while the other 16 will earn spots through FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
Tournament Structure
The teams will be split into eight groups, each having four teams. After the initial group stage, the top two from each group will advance to the second round, and then the top two will reach the quarterfinals.
Crucial Stages in Manila
The important parts of the tournament, including quarterfinals, semifinals, and the championship, will happen in Manila, Philippines.
Reigning Champion and History
Spain won the 2019 tournament, while the United States has the most titles in FIBA World Cup history, with 15 championships.
Watch FIBA World Cup for Free
- China: CCTV (free)
- France: France TV (free)
- Philippines: One Sports (free)
- Spain: RTVE (free)
