The highly anticipated FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Draw presented by Wanda has concluded in Manila, with all 32 nations now aware of who they will face at the flagship event.
Laying out the pathway for all teams in their journey to be crowned champions, it has further intensified the excitement ahead of the 19th edition of the prestigious tournament, which will take place from August 25 to September 10 in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Draw presented by Wanda was carried out according to the draw principles and the results were as follows:
The draw, which included grouping the hosts Spain with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Cote d'Ivoire, and Brazil in Group G, was made possible by Luis Scola, Jorge Garbajosa, and Dirk Nowitzki.
With Jordan, New Zealand, and Greece in Group C along with the Olympic winners United States, a matchup with two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is a distinct possibility.
Slovenia, led by Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, was chosen to compete in Groups E and F in Okinawa, Japan, while Canada will compete in Group H in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The competition, which starts on August 25 and ends on September 10, will be co-hosted by the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia—three nations who did not make the cut—with the final taking place in Manila's Mall of Asia Arena.
FIBA World Cup 2023 Draw results
Group A: Angola, Dominican Republic, Philippines, Italy
Group B: South Sudan, Serbia, China, Puerto Rico
Group C: USA, Jordan, Greece, New Zealand
Group D: Egypt, Mexico, Montenegro, Lithuania
Group E: Germany, Finland, Australia, Japan
Group F: Slovenia, Cape Verde, Georgia, Venezuela
Group G: Iran, Spain, Cote d’Ivoire, Brazil
Group H: Canada, Latvia, Lebanon, France
The first two games of the first four Groups (A, B, C, and D) will be held in the Areneta Coliseum, and the remaining three in the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila.
Okinawa will serve as the host for Groups E and F, while Indonesia will host Groups G and H.
The World Cup will be played between Jakarta, Indonesia, Okinawa, Japan, and Manila, the Philippines, beginning on August 25 and ending on September 10.
