France has been selected to host the 2031 FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup, with the decision announced Wednesday by basketball’s global governing body, FIBA.
The award sets up a home World Cup opportunity for France’s leading talent, including Victor Wembanyama, as the national team prepares for a major international event on its own soil.
Japan to host 2030 Women’s World Cup
In the same announcement, FIBA confirmed that Japan will host the 2030 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
The hosting decisions establish the locations for consecutive World Cup tournaments across the men’s and women’s international calendars.