Manila, the capital of the Philippines, will host the final phase of the men’s basketball World Cup with the semifinals on Friday, September 8, and the crown dispute on Sunday, September 10, in a tournament that will award seven spots to the Paris Olympians.
Asia celebrates FIBA world party
For the first time three nations in Asia, Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines celebrate the festival of the FIBA World Cup with the presence of 32 teams and a ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Until next September 10, many of the best basketball players will animate the great event and the rivalry between the American and European quintets, owners of the titles in 18 previous versions, will return.
Spain will try to defend the crown of the last edition in the fair; meanwhile, the United States will seek to retake the podium after consecutive successes in 2014 and 2010.
Spain won the titles in 2006 and 2019. FIBA Archive.
Precisely, the American team and the representation of Yugoslavia exhibit the greatest number of championships with five, followed by the former Soviet Union with three, Brazil and Spain with two; meanwhile, Argentina adds a trophy.
A total of 55 exponents from 20 countries with experience in the NBA will honor the world contest to set a new record; on a list that features former All-Stars Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks, Slovenia), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves; USA), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder; Canada), and Rudy Gobert (Minnesota Timberwolves). ; France) and Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz; Finland).
Also notable are Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota Timberwolves; Dominican Republic), Nikola Vucevic (Chicago Bulls; Montenegro), Jared Jackson Jr, selected as NBA Defensive Player of the Year 2023 and Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic; USA), Rookie of the Year award that year.
Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves; USA)
The two best teams from each of the eight groups will advance to the second round from August 31 to September 3, seeking to ensure a presence in the quarterfinals on the 5th.
Manila will host the final phase with the semifinals on Friday the 8th and the crown dispute on Sunday the 10th, in a tournament that will award seven spots to the Paris Olympics.
Results Friday August 25
Venue Japan: Group D
Australia-Finland 98-72
Germany-Japan 81-63
Venue Indonesia: Group A
Italy-Angola 81-67
Montenegro-Mexico 91-71
Venue Jakarta: Group H
Latvia-Lebanon 109-70
Canada-France 95-65
Top winners in FIBA World Cup
1- United States (5 gold, 3 silver, 4 bronze)
2- Yugoslavia (5 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze)
3- Soviet Union (3 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze)
4- Brazil (2 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze)
5- Spain (2 gold)
6- Argentina (1 gold, 2 silver)
2023-08-25 19:53:38
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