Qatar to host men's basketball World Cup in 2027

Qatar to host men's basketball World Cup in 2027

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Category : Sports Published on: May 12 2023

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The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) has been awarded the hosting rights for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, with all games at the prestigious tournament to be played in the city of Doha.
Doha will stage all games in the 32-team event.
The No. 89-ranked Qatar team will qualify automatically as host. Qatar last played in the event at the 2006 world championship, and lost all five of its games.
Qatar is the third straight Asian host of the men’s tournament.
China hosted in 2019 and the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia host this year’s edition from August 25-September 12.
Spain is the defending champion.
The women’s World Cup in 2026 will be hosted by Germany in Berlin.
FIBA, the world governing body for basketball is an independent association formed by 212 National Basketball Federations throughout the world.
It is recognized as the sole competent authority in basketball by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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