France was “awarded the hosting rights” to the 2031 men’s basketball World Cup, with Japan “getting the 2030 Women’s World Cup.” NBAE via Getty Images
France was “awarded the hosting rights” to the 2031 FIBA Men’s World Cup on Wednesday, with Japan “getting the 2030 Women’s World Cup.” The French cities of Lyon, Lille and Paris “will organize” the Aug. 29-Sept. 14 men’s tournament, with the “final phase to be played in the capital.” FIBA said that the 2030 women’s tournament will be held Nov. 26–Dec. 8 in the Japanese capital of Tokyo. Japan hosted the 2006 men’s world championship and was a co-host in 2023. France will organize the tournament for the first time. The next women’s World Cup will be held in September in Berlin while the 2027 men’s World Cup will be hosted by Qatar (AP, 4/22).
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