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World Cup · 2027

Current World Cup 2027 standings with 80 teams. Spain leads the table with 4 points after 4 matches, followed by Ukraine on 2 points. The table shows wins, losses, scoring, and win percentage — essential for pre-match betting analysis.

Playoffs
TeamPlayedWonLostPoints For:Points AgainstPoint DiffForm
Group A
1Spain440328:255+73
WWWW
2Ukraine422310:314-4
LLWW
3Georgia422318:313+5
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4Denmark404266:340-74
LLLL
1South Sudan321244:194+50
LWW
2Cameroon321214:209+5
WWL
3Cape Verde321246:260-14
WLW
4Libya303200:241-41
LLL
1Australia440349:302+47
WWWW
2New Zealand422324:296+28
WWLL
3Philippines422314:279+35
LLWW
4Guam404264:374-110
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1Dominican Republic431353:314+39
WWLW
2USA431427:335+92
WLWW
3Mexico422361:375-14
LWWL
4Nicaragua404293:410-117
LLLL
Group B
1Greece431311:264+47
WLWW
2Portugal422346:321+25
LWLW
3Montenegro422274:302-28
LWWL
4Romania413322:366-44
WLLL
1Ivory Coast330285:213+72
WWW
2Senegal321254:212+42
WWL
3D.R. Congo312202:250-48
LLW
4Madagascar303219:285-66
LLL
1Japan431328:296+32
WLWW
2South Korea422307:3070
LLWW
3China422339:343-4
WWLL
4Chinese Taipei413307:335-28
LWLL
1Canada440398:329+69
WWWW
2Jamaica422366:378-12
LLWW
3Puerto Rico413338:351-13
WLLL
4Bahamas413328:372-44
LWLL
Group C
1Turkey440354:295+59
WWWW
2Serbia422328:334-6
LLWW
3Bosnia & Herzegovina422318:287+31
WWLL
4Switzerland404266:350-84
LLLL
1Guinea330217:182+35
WWW
2Tunisia321224:210+14
LWW
3Nigeria312208:226-18
WLL
4Rwanda303205:236-31
LLL
1Jordan330247:167+80
WWW
2Iran321240:212+28
LWW
3Syria312185:244-59
WLL
4Iraq303209:258-49
LLL
1Brazil440355:284+71
WWWW
2Colombia321238:257-19
LWW
3Venezuela312234:242-8
WLL
4Chile404274:318-44
LLLL
Group D
1Italy431335:294+41
WWWL
2Lithuania422354:338+16
WLLW
3Iceland422333:350-17
LWLW
4Great Britain413310:350-40
LLWL
1Mali330250:229+21
WWW
2Angola321252:220+32
LWW
3Egypt312240:221+19
WLL
4Uganda303193:265-72
LLL
1Lebanon321252:224+28
WLW
2Qatar321259:231+28
WWL
3Saudi Arabia321220:202+18
LWW
4India303181:255-74
LLL
1Uruguay440326:248+78
WWWW
2Argentina431330:253+77
WLWW
3Panama413301:359-58
LWLL
4Cuba404260:357-97
LLLL
Group E
1Croatia431367:310+57
LWWW
2Germany431351:315+36
WLWW
3Israel422317:282+35
WWLL
4Cyprus404232:360-128
LLLL
Group F
1Poland440351:315+36
WWWW
2Netherlands422337:322+15
LWLW
3Latvia413318:330-12
LLWL
4Austria413305:344-39
WLLL
Group G
1Finland431314:306+8
WWWL
2France431327:296+31
WWLW
3Hungary422326:339-13
LLWW
4Belgium404289:315-26
LLLL
Group H
1Slovenia431372:320+52
WWWL
2Czech Republic422337:357-20
LLWW
3Estonia422343:346-3
LWLW
4Sweden413319:348-29
WLLL

Results

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First Round01/03/2026–03/03/2026
Cuba62–88Uruguay
Tue 03/03
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Chile68–72Venezuela
Mon 02/03
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Brazil101–72Colombia
Mon 02/03
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Argentina101–75Panama
Mon 02/03
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Spain78–64Ukraine
Mon 02/03
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Italy84–75Great Britain
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Switzerland60–91Bosnia & Herzegovina
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Turkey94–86Serbia
Mon 02/03
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Montenegro65–79Greece
Mon 02/03
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Romania101–96Portugal
Mon 02/03
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Georgia89–60Denmark
Mon 02/03
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Lithuania99–82Iceland
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Nicaragua61–86Dominican Republic
Mon 02/03
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USA123–88Mexico
Mon 02/03
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Jamaica81–97Canada
Sun 01/03
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Puerto Rico71–66Bahamas
Sun 01/03
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Senegal75–56D.R. Congo
Sun 01/03
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Uganda52–91Egypt
Sun 01/03
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Poland92–72Latvia
Sun 01/03
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Madagascar74–99Ivory Coast
Sun 01/03
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Mali80–79Angola
Sun 01/03
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Estonia69–79Sweden
Sun 01/03
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France98–79Hungary
Sun 01/03
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Cyprus54–83Israel
Sun 01/03
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Czech Republic84–86Slovenia
Sun 01/03
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Team Stats

Side-by-side performance comparison of all 80 teams in the World Cup. Spain leads with 4 wins this season. The colour-coded heatmap highlights wins, losses, scoring, scoring difference, and win percentage — making it easy to spot the strongest and weakest teams at a glance for betting analysis.

Top Scoring Teams

Team#PlayedWonLostPoints ForPoints Against
Spain1440328255
Ukraine2422310314
Georgia3422318313
Denmark4404266340
South Sudan5321244194
Cameroon6321214209
Cape Verde7321246260
Libya8303200241
Australia9440349302
New Zealand10422324296
Philippines11422314279
Guam12404264374
Dominican Republic13431353314
USA14431427335
Mexico15422361375
Nicaragua16404293410
Greece17431311264
Portugal18422346321
Montenegro19422274302
Romania20413322366
Ivory Coast21330285213
Senegal22321254212
D.R. Congo23312202250
Madagascar24303219285
Japan25431328296
South Korea26422307307
China27422339343
Chinese Taipei28413307335
Canada29440398329
Jamaica30422366378
Puerto Rico31413338351
Bahamas32413328372
Turkey33440354295
Serbia34422328334
Bosnia & Herzegovina35422318287
Switzerland36404266350
Guinea37330217182
Tunisia38321224210
Nigeria39312208226
Rwanda40303205236
Jordan41330247167
Iran42321240212
Syria43312185244
Iraq44303209258
Brazil45440355284
Colombia46321238257
Venezuela47312234242
Chile48404274318
Italy49431335294
Lithuania50422354338
Iceland51422333350
Great Britain52413310350
Mali53330250229
Angola54321252220
Egypt55312240221
Uganda56303193265
Lebanon57321252224
Qatar58321259231
Saudi Arabia59321220202
India60303181255
Uruguay61440326248
Argentina62431330253
Panama63413301359
Cuba64404260357
Croatia65431367310
Germany66431351315
Israel67422317282
Cyprus68404232360
Poland69440351315
Netherlands70422337322
Latvia71413318330
Austria72413305344
Finland73431314306
France74431327296
Hungary75422326339
Belgium76404289315
Slovenia77431372320
Czech Republic78422337357
Estonia79422343346
Sweden80413319348

Past Seasons

World Cup

Browse 5 archived seasons of the World Cup, from 2010 to 2027. Each season page includes full standings, top scorers, and match results — useful for comparing historical performance and identifying long-term betting patterns.

History 10 Apr 2025

Founded1950

The FIBA Basketball World Cup was established in 1950 as the first international basketball championship, predating the inclusion of basketball at the Olympic Games by four years. Originally contested by just 10 teams, the tournament expanded dramatically through the decades—from 16 teams in 1974 to the current 32-team format adopted in 2019. The competition has undergone significant structural evolution, with the frequency changing from biennial (1950–2014) to quadrennial (2019 onwards) to align with the Olympic cycle. A landmark rebranding in 2010 established the modern naming convention as the "FIBA Basketball World Cup," replacing the previous "FIBA World Championship" designation. The tournament's global profile surged during the 1990s and 2000s, driven by increased NBA participation and expanded international media rights deals, transforming it into a genuine global sporting spectacle with viewership reaching billions.

  • —1950 — First FIBA World Championship held in Buenos Aires, Argentina with 10 teams
  • —1978 — Brazil sets single-game scoring record with 154–97 victory over China
  • —1992 — Tournament expands to 16 teams, establishing the modern competitive format
  • —2002 — Yugoslavia wins championship in USA, marking the nation's fifth title before dissolution
  • —2010 — Competition rebranded as FIBA Basketball World Cup; expanded to 24 teams
  • —2019 — Tournament expands to 32 teams; hosted in China with record global viewership
  • —2023 — Germany wins inaugural title, defeating Serbia 83–77 in Manila after undefeated run

Competition Format 10 Apr 2025

Teams32

The FIBA World Cup features 32 national teams divided into eight groups of four teams each in the opening round. Teams play a round-robin format within their group, earning 2 points for a win and 1 point for a loss. The top two teams from each group advance to a 16-team knockout stage consisting of quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a championship final. The tournament culminates in medal matches determining gold, silver, and bronze medallists. Unlike continental qualifiers, the World Cup employs no relegation mechanism as it represents the elite tier of international basketball. The knockout format ensures that only the strongest teams can progress, with the final champion crowned through a single decisive match.

Records 10 Apr 2025

Most titlesUnited States (5)All-time top scorerOscar Schmidt (843 points)

The 2023 tournament saw 32 teams play 80 matches, generating exceptional competitive depth. Germany's undefeated championship run marked the first title for a European nation outside the Soviet Union/Yugoslavia/Russia axis.

Analysis 10 Apr 2025

Current Season Analysis

The FIBA World Cup operates on a four-year cycle with the 2023 tournament in Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines now concluded. Germany claimed their maiden World Cup title in a stunning upset, navigating an undefeated path through the tournament to defeat Serbia 83–77 in the championship final. The German squad's breakthrough represented a seismic shift in international basketball dynamics, ending decades of dominance by traditional powerhouses. Dennis Schröder orchestrated Germany's success with 28 points in the final, showcasing the depth and sophistication of European basketball at its highest level. The tournament's competitive landscape revealed the emergence of multiple contenders—Spain, France, and Canada all demonstrated championship-calibre performances, while the United States, despite fielding an elite roster, fell short of expectations with a semi-final exit to Germany.

The 2023 edition showcased basketball's truly global evolution. Serbia reached the final despite significant roster constraints, highlighting the competitive parity now present at the World Cup level. The tournament produced exceptional individual performances, with multiple players recording 20+ point games and demonstrating the elevated athleticism and skill level of international basketball. The group stage format ensured competitive balance, with even traditional powerhouses facing genuine challenges from emerging nations across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The knockout phase delivered dramatic finishes—Germany's 113–111 semi-final victory over the USA stands as one of the tournament's most memorable moments, with Andreas Obst delivering a game-high 24 points in a display of clutch shooting that defined the upset.

Beyond the medal positions, the 2023 World Cup revealed fascinating storylines about continental basketball development. European nations occupied three of the top four positions (Germany, Serbia, France), reflecting the continent's strategic investment in player development and coaching infrastructure. The presence of Canada in the medal rounds—the only non-European team in the top four—underscored the Americas' continued competitive strength. Asian hosts Indonesia and Japan demonstrated their commitment to basketball development despite not advancing beyond the group stage, while African representatives showed steady improvement in tournament competitiveness, signalling the sport's expanding global footprint.

Tournament Structure and Competitive Format

The FIBA World Cup's evolution from a biennial 10-team competition to a quadrennial 32-team spectacle reflects basketball's transformation into a truly global sport. The current format, implemented in 2019, represents FIBA's strategic vision to maximize competitive opportunities while maintaining championship prestige. The eight-group structure ensures that every nation plays meaningful matches, with qualification pathways involving rigorous continental qualifiers that precede the tournament proper. This structure contrasts sharply with the FIFA World Cup model, creating a more inclusive yet equally competitive environment where depth of talent across all regions determines success rather than historical pedigree alone.

The transition to the four-year cycle in 2019 aligned the basketball calendar with Olympic years, creating a compelling narrative arc for fans and broadcasters. Teams now have extended preparation periods between tournaments, enabling greater tactical sophistication and player development. The 32-team format generates 80 matches across the group and knockout stages, providing unprecedented broadcast content and global engagement opportunities. Each nation's path to the World Cup involves continental qualifiers held over multiple windows, with FIBA employing a sophisticated ranking system to determine seeding and group placement.

Historical Dominance and Shifting Power Structures

The United States' five World Cup titles (1954, 1986, 1994, 2010, 2014) established basketball's original superpower, yet the 2023 championship demonstrated that era's conclusion. Germany's victory represents the first title for a nation outside the traditional USA-Yugoslavia-Soviet Union triumvirate that had monopolized championships since 1950. The Soviet Union won three titles (1967, 1974, 1982) before dissolution, while Yugoslavia accumulated five championships (1970, 1978, 1990, and two during the unified state period), establishing Eastern Europe as basketball's intellectual centre for tactical innovation and player development.

Spain's emergence as a two-time champion (2006, 2019) signalled Europe's ascendancy in global basketball. The Spanish national team's success reflected a philosophical commitment to fundamentals, ball movement, and positional versatility that influenced how basketball is coached worldwide. Pau Gasol and Ricky Rubio became global ambassadors for Spanish basketball excellence, demonstrating that championship success need not depend on NBA-dominated rosters. Brazil's historical significance—winning the 1959 and 1963 titles and establishing the single-game scoring record in 1978—reflects South America's foundational contributions to basketball's global development, though the nation has not won since 1963.

Record Performances and Statistical Benchmarks

Oscar Schmidt's 843-point career total across four World Cups (1978–1990) remains the most comprehensive individual achievement in tournament history, averaging 24 points across 35 appearances. Schmidt's consistency across multiple decades established a benchmark that modern players pursue but rarely achieve. Luis Scola's 35 appearances across multiple World Cups reflects Argentina's sustained competitive presence, though his trophy cabinet contains no championship medals—a testament to the ruthless meritocracy of knockout basketball.

Brazil's 154–97 victory over China in 1978 established the single-game scoring record that has withstood 45+ years of increasingly athletic competition. This performance, achieved during the preliminary round in Manila, demonstrated the competitive gulf that existed in the tournament's earlier decades. The modern era's most dominant performances come from knockout matches—Germany's 113–111 victory over the USA in 2023 and Spain's 95–75 final victory over Argentina in 2019—where teams face maximum competitive pressure and opposition quality.

Global Reach and Commercial Significance

The FIBA World Cup broadcasts to over 200 territories, generating an estimated global audience exceeding 4 billion viewers across tournament matches. This reach positions the competition as the world's second-most watched international basketball event after the Olympic Games, with particular strength in European, Asian, and American markets. The 2023 tournament's location across Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines strategically targeted Asia's burgeoning basketball audiences, with the Philippines' passionate fan base providing an electric atmosphere that elevated the championship final to global sporting significance.

Broadcasting rights deals have evolved substantially, with modern tournaments commanding premium valuations from international media networks. The tournament's four-year cycle creates predictable scheduling for broadcasters, enabling long-term planning and investment in production quality. FIBA's strategic partnerships with technology companies and digital platforms have expanded accessibility, allowing younger demographics to engage with the tournament through streaming services and social media integration. The 2023 tournament demonstrated record digital engagement, with millions of followers tracking statistics, highlights, and player performances across FIBA's digital ecosystem.

Qualification Pathways and Continental Representation

Qualification for the FIBA World Cup involves continental qualifying tournaments held approximately 18 months before the championship. The distribution of berths reflects FIBA's commitment to global representation: Europe receives 6 spots, the Americas 5, Asia 3, Africa 3, and Oceania 1, with the remaining slots allocated to host nations and FIBA's discretionary wildcard selections. This structure ensures competitive balance while maintaining geographic diversity, though traditional powerhouses from Europe and the Americas consistently occupy the majority of spots.

The qualification process has become increasingly competitive, with emerging nations like Greece, Italy, and Canada challenging traditional hierarchies. African nations have demonstrated steady improvement, with recent tournaments featuring representatives from Nigeria, Senegal, and Cameroon competing at elevated levels. Asian basketball's development is evidenced by strong performances from China (tournament hosts in 2019), Japan, and the Philippines, though these nations have not yet reached medal contention. The qualification system's transparency and merit-based structure ensure that only the strongest teams reach the World Cup, maintaining championship prestige across all 32 participating nations.

Future Outlook and Competitive Trends

The 2027 FIBA World Cup will be hosted in Qatar, marking the first World Cup in the Middle East and reflecting FIBA's strategic expansion into emerging markets. This location choice signals confidence in basketball's growth trajectory across the Gulf region, where investment in sports infrastructure has accelerated substantially. The tournament will feature the established 32-team format, with qualification windows beginning in late 2025. The competitive landscape heading toward 2027 suggests continued European strength, with Germany seeking to defend their title, Spain and France pursuing additional championships, and traditional powers like the USA seeking redemption.

Germany's 2023 victory has fundamentally altered perceptions of basketball's global hierarchy. The German team's success—built on NBA talent (Dennis Schröder), Euroleague excellence (Franz Wagner), and collective cohesion—demonstrated that championship success derives from systematic player development, sophisticated coaching, and team chemistry rather than individual superstardom alone. This blueprint has influenced how national programs approach preparation, with increased emphasis on continuity, positional flexibility, and defensive intensity. The next World Cup will reveal whether Germany's triumph represents a sustained shift in power or a singular achievement, with Spain, France, and the USA positioned to challenge for supremacy in Qatar.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teams compete in the FIBA World Cup?

The FIBA World Cup features 32 national teams divided into eight groups of four teams each, a format adopted in 2019 to expand the tournament and provide more competitive opportunities.

How often is the FIBA World Cup held?

The tournament is held every four years, with the schedule aligned to the Olympic cycle. The most recent edition took place in 2023, with the next scheduled for 2027 in Qatar.

Who has won the most FIBA World Cup titles?

The United States has won the most titles with 5 championships (1954, 1986, 1994, 2010, 2014). Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union each won 5 titles combined before their dissolutions.

What is the FIBA World Cup tournament format?

Teams are divided into eight groups of four, playing round-robin matches. The top two teams from each group advance to a 16-team knockout stage with quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final.

Has any team won the FIBA World Cup undefeated?

Yes. Germany won the 2023 FIBA World Cup undefeated, winning all their matches including the final against Serbia 83–77, marking the first undefeated championship run in the tournament's modern era.

Which player has scored the most points in FIBA World Cup history?

Brazil's Oscar Schmidt holds the all-time scoring record with 843 points across four World Cups (1978–1990), an average of 24 points per game across 35 appearances.

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