US EditionFrance to Host Men's Basketball World Cup in 2031. Japan Gets 2030 Women's Tournament
- FIBA announced on Wednesday that France will host the 2031 Men's Basketball World Cup for the first time, with the tournament running from August 29 to September 14, 2031, across Paris, Lille, and Lyon.
- The tournament follows France's hosting of the 2023 Rugby World Cup and 2024 Paris Olympics, building on the nation's success after securing men's basketball silver at the 2024 Summer Games.
- FIBA also named Japan as host of the 2030 Women's World Cup, with matches in Tokyo from November 26 to December 8, as FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis praised both nations as "leading organisers of international events."
- France now counts at least 4,000 local clubs and 14 million fans; the French Basketball Federation reports basketball is the second most popular team sport nationwide, with over 2.5 million registered and casual players.
- Elite talent like Victor Wembanyama reflects France's status as the country outside North America with the most NBA players; FIBA noted that France and Japan possess a "unique touch of excellence" making events truly unforgettable.
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The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has announced that France will host the 2031 Basketball World Cup, bringing the tournament back to Europe after nearly two decades.
France will host the Men’s Basketball World Cup from 29 August to 14 September 2031 and Japan’s Women’s World Cup from 26 November to 8 December 2030, following the evaluation of the different candidates presented for both events, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced on Wednesday. Read more]]>
France will host the 2031 World Cup, with three of its cities hosting the matches: Paris, Lille and Lyon.
The Executive Board of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has determined the host of the women's world championships in 2030 and the men's one year later.
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France to host men's basketball World Cup in 2031. Japan gets 2030 women's tournament
Victor Wembanyama will have a chance to play a home World Cup in 2031. France was awarded the hosting rights to the 2031 men’s tournament by governing body FIBA on Wednesday, with Japan getting the 2030 Women’s World Cup.
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