As anticipation mounts, the stage is now impeccably set for the forthcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, spanning across the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan.
The lineups for all 32 national teams have been solidified on the cusp of the 19th installment of this grand exhibition.
Marking its fourth occasion in Asia, the premier tournament previously graced the shores of the Philippines in 1978, Japan in 2006, and China in 2019.
This year, an unprecedented multi-country hosting awaits, with the basketball universe converging on Manila, Jakarta, and Okinawa, embarking on a journey that commences on August 25.
Behold the definitive 12-player rosters of the 32 national teams in contention:
- Group A: Angola, Dominican Republic, Italy, Philippines
- Group B: China, Puerto Rico, Serbia, South Sudan
- Group C: Greece, Jordan, New Zealand, USA
- Group D: Egypt, Lithuania, Mexico, Montenegro
- Group E: Australia, Finland, Germany, Japan
- Group F: Cape Verde, Georgia, Slovenia, Venezuela
- Group G: Brazil, Cote d'Ivoire, Iran, Spain
- Group H: Canada, France, Latvia, Lebanon
Pursuing a historic feat, reigning champions Spain enter the arena with aspirations of becoming only the fourth nation to clinch back-to-back titles.
The exclusive trio of nations having achieved this includes Brazil in 1963, Yugoslavia in 2002, and USA in 2014. A triumph would further elevate Spain into the echelon of four-time World Cup victors, an honor presently shared by USA, Yugoslavia, and the Soviet Union.
The impending World Cup, a sequel to the preceding event, will uphold a 32-team format. A total of 80 national squads contended in the Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.
The on-court spectacle will be initiated by the clash between Angola and Italy on August 25, unfolding in Manila. The crescendo of this tournament will culminate on September 10, witnessing the crowning of the coveted champions in the same city.
Beyond vying for the esteemed Naismith Trophy, the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 bears a greater significance by directly qualifying seven national teams for the impending Olympic Games.
While the host nation, France, enjoys automatic entry, the remaining six positions encompass two from the Americas, two from Europe, and one each from Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
