World Cup — Today's Matches
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World Cup — Team Stats
Side-by-side performance comparison of all 86 teams in the World Cup. Latvia leads with 21 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
86 teams in the World Cup 2025 season ranked by wins. Latvia leads with 21 wins. Their 1-season average is 7.0 wins per season. Latvia shows the biggest improvement this season with 14 more wins than their past average. Compare current form against historical averages to spot rising and declining teams — useful for match result and outright winner betting.
| Team | # | Played | Won | Lost | Points For | Points Against | Avg W | Avg L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Played24 | 21 | Lost3 | Points For2058 | Points Against1761 | Avg W7.0 | Avg L5.0 | |
| 2 | Played20 | 18 | Lost2 | Points For1704 | Points Against1485 | Avg W6.0 | Avg L3.5 | |
3Canada16Won | 3 | Played19 | 16 | Lost3 | Points For1835 | Points Against1372 | Avg W6.0 | Avg L5.0 |
| 4 | Played20 | 15 | Lost5 | Points For1635 | Points Against1496 | Avg W9.0 | Avg L2.3 | |
| 5 | Played17 | 14 | Lost3 | Points For1462 | Points Against1078 | Avg W7.3 | Avg L3.0 | |
6USA14Won | 6 | Played19 | 14 | Lost5 | Points For1784 | Points Against1526 | Avg W11.0 | Avg L1.3 |
7South Sudan14Won | 7 | Played16 | 14 | Lost2 | Points For1303 | Points Against1103 | Avg W— | Avg L— |
| 8 | Played21 | 14 | Lost7 | Points For1620 | Points Against1526 | Avg W8.0 | Avg L9.0 | |
| 9 | Played16 | 13 | Lost3 | Points For1288 | Points Against1040 | Avg W8.0 | Avg L3.3 | |
| 10 | Played18 | 13 | Lost5 | Points For1540 | Points Against1355 | Avg W8.0 | Avg L4.3 | |
| 11 | Played15 | 12 | Lost3 | Points For1262 | Points Against1015 | Avg W9.3 | Avg L2.3 | |
12Dominican Republic12Won | 12 | Played17 | 12 | Lost5 | Points For1410 | Points Against1306 | Avg W5.5 | Avg L5.5 |
| 13 | Played20 | 12 | Lost8 | Points For1698 | Points Against1652 | Avg W4.0 | Avg L5.0 | |
| 14 | Played17 | 12 | Lost5 | Points For1404 | Points Against1379 | Avg W10.0 | Avg L6.0 | |
| 15 | Played16 | 11 | Lost5 | Points For1368 | Points Against1168 | Avg W6.7 | Avg L3.3 | |
| 16 | Played17 | 11 | Lost6 | Points For1473 | Points Against1349 | Avg W3.0 | Avg L5.0 | |
17Angola11Won | 17 | Played17 | 11 | Lost6 | Points For1257 | Points Against1136 | Avg W4.0 | Avg L4.7 |
18Ivory Coast11Won | 18 | Played17 | 11 | Lost6 | Points For1277 | Points Against1224 | Avg W4.0 | Avg L6.5 |
| 19 | Played17 | 10 | Lost7 | Points For1293 | Points Against1177 | Avg W2.5 | Avg L5.0 | |
| 20 | Played16 | 10 | Lost6 | Points For1258 | Points Against1198 | Avg W5.0 | Avg L5.5 | |
| 21 | Played17 | 10 | Lost7 | Points For1333 | Points Against1304 | Avg W8.0 | Avg L9.0 | |
| 22 | Played16 | 10 | Lost6 | Points For1306 | Points Against1288 | Avg W3.5 | Avg L4.0 | |
23Mexico10Won | 23 | Played15 | 10 | Lost5 | Points For1234 | Points Against1225 | Avg W3.5 | Avg L5.5 |
| 24 | Played19 | 10 | Lost9 | Points For1499 | Points Against1501 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L4.0 | |
| 25 | Played14 | 9 | Lost5 | Points For1260 | Points Against1065 | Avg W6.0 | Avg L3.7 | |
26Puerto Rico9Won | 26 | Played15 | 9 | Lost6 | Points For1205 | Points Against1208 | Avg W3.7 | Avg L4.7 |
27Belarus8Won | 27 | Played12 | 8 | Lost4 | Points For963 | Points Against807 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L7.0 |
| 28 | Played15 | 8 | Lost7 | Points For1200 | Points Against1107 | Avg W5.0 | Avg L7.0 | |
| 29 | Played12 | 8 | Lost4 | Points For944 | Points Against865 | Avg W8.7 | Avg L2.7 | |
30Venezuela8Won | 30 | Played17 | 8 | Lost9 | Points For1298 | Points Against1233 | Avg W10.0 | Avg L6.0 |
| 31 | Played14 | 8 | Lost6 | Points For1053 | Points Against1058 | Avg W7.0 | Avg L2.3 | |
| 32 | Played16 | 8 | Lost8 | Points For1135 | Points Against1146 | Avg W0.0 | Avg L3.0 | |
| 33 | Played16 | 8 | Lost8 | Points For1262 | Points Against1280 | Avg W4.0 | Avg L7.0 | |
| 34 | Played16 | 8 | Lost8 | Points For1228 | Points Against1247 | Avg W4.0 | Avg L7.0 | |
| 35 | Played12 | 7 | Lost5 | Points For870 | Points Against792 | Avg W6.0 | Avg L5.0 | |
36Nigeria7Won | 36 | Played12 | 7 | Lost5 | Points For834 | Points Against774 | Avg W13.0 | Avg L4.0 |
| 37 | Played15 | 7 | Lost8 | Points For1200 | Points Against1187 | Avg W3.5 | Avg L6.0 | |
38Cape Verde7Won | 38 | Played16 | 7 | Lost9 | Points For1159 | Points Against1196 | Avg W— | Avg L— |
| 39 | Played11 | 6 | Lost5 | Points For874 | Points Against835 | Avg W3.5 | Avg L4.5 | |
| 40 | Played12 | 6 | Lost6 | Points For864 | Points Against833 | Avg W1.0 | Avg L5.0 | |
| 41 | Played11 | 6 | Lost5 | Points For704 | Points Against678 | Avg W6.5 | Avg L4.0 | |
| 42 | Played17 | 6 | Lost11 | Points For1177 | Points Against1243 | Avg W4.0 | Avg L5.0 | |
| 43 | Played12 | 6 | Lost6 | Points For871 | Points Against954 | Avg W5.0 | Avg L6.0 | |
| 44 | Played11 | 5 | Lost6 | Points For831 | Points Against897 | Avg W7.0 | Avg L11.0 | |
45Uruguay5Won | 45 | Played12 | 5 | Lost7 | Points For867 | Points Against935 | Avg W6.0 | Avg L6.0 |
| 46 | Played12 | 5 | Lost7 | Points For818 | Points Against900 | Avg W— | Avg L— | |
47Kazakhstan5Won | 47 | Played12 | 5 | Lost7 | Points For779 | Points Against872 | Avg W3.0 | Avg L8.0 |
| 48 | Played16 | 5 | Lost11 | Points For1102 | Points Against1227 | Avg W1.0 | Avg L5.0 | |
| 49 | Played11 | 4 | Lost7 | Points For852 | Points Against826 | Avg W7.0 | Avg L3.3 | |
| 50 | Played10 | 4 | Lost6 | Points For764 | Points Against761 | Avg W5.0 | Avg L5.0 | |
51Cameroon4Won | 51 | Played12 | 4 | Lost8 | Points For773 | Points Against818 | Avg W7.0 | Avg L5.0 |
52D.R. Congo4Won | 52 | Played11 | 4 | Lost7 | Points For612 | Points Against711 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L1.0 |
| 53 | Played12 | 4 | Lost8 | Points For870 | Points Against977 | Avg W7.0 | Avg L9.0 | |
| 54 | Played3 | 3 | Lost0 | Points For261 | Points Against212 | Avg W8.0 | Avg L4.0 | |
55Guinea3Won | 55 | Played12 | 3 | Lost9 | Points For792 | Points Against847 | Avg W0.0 | Avg L6.0 |
| 56 | Played12 | 3 | Lost9 | Points For878 | Points Against968 | Avg W12.0 | Avg L8.0 | |
57Panama3Won | 57 | Played12 | 3 | Lost9 | Points For822 | Points Against944 | Avg W4.0 | Avg L8.0 |
| 58 | Played12 | 3 | Lost9 | Points For931 | Points Against1103 | Avg W1.0 | Avg L5.0 | |
| 59 | Played4 | 2 | Lost2 | Points For249 | Points Against253 | Avg W— | Avg L— | |
60Mali2Won | 60 | Played5 | 2 | Lost3 | Points For210 | Points Against236 | Avg W3.0 | Avg L9.0 |
61Kosovo2Won | 61 | Played6 | 2 | Lost4 | Points For455 | Points Against511 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L8.0 |
| 62 | Played10 | 2 | Lost8 | Points For643 | Points Against758 | Avg W1.0 | Avg L3.0 | |
63Luxembourg2Won | 63 | Played10 | 2 | Lost8 | Points For763 | Points Against881 | Avg W— | Avg L— |
64Uganda2Won | 64 | Played12 | 2 | Lost10 | Points For733 | Points Against933 | Avg W1.0 | Avg L5.0 |
| 65 | Played11 | 2 | Lost9 | Points For694 | Points Against924 | Avg W— | Avg L— | |
| 66 | Played5 | 1 | Lost4 | Points For354 | Points Against377 | Avg W11.0 | Avg L8.0 | |
67Bulgaria1Won | 67 | Played6 | 1 | Lost5 | Points For446 | Points Against475 | Avg W8.0 | Avg L8.0 |
68Rwanda1Won | 68 | Played6 | 1 | Lost5 | Points For340 | Points Against391 | Avg W3.0 | Avg L9.0 |
69Chile1Won | 69 | Played6 | 1 | Lost5 | Points For396 | Points Against454 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L10.0 |
| 70 | Played6 | 1 | Lost5 | Points For416 | Points Against476 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L10.0 | |
71Central African Republic1Won | 71 | Played6 | 1 | Lost5 | Points For367 | Points Against451 | Avg W5.0 | Avg L6.0 |
72Albania1Won | 72 | Played6 | 1 | Lost5 | Points For391 | Points Against493 | Avg W0.0 | Avg L4.0 |
| 73 | Played6 | 1 | Lost5 | Points For354 | Points Against481 | Avg W— | Avg L— | |
| 74 | Played10 | 1 | Lost9 | Points For697 | Points Against832 | Avg W1.0 | Avg L4.0 | |
75Colombia1Won | 75 | Played10 | 1 | Lost9 | Points For731 | Points Against914 | Avg W1.0 | Avg L5.0 |
| 76 | Played5 | 0 | Lost5 | Points For357 | Points Against401 | Avg W2.7 | Avg L5.0 | |
77Cuba0Won | 77 | Played6 | 0 | Lost6 | Points For414 | Points Against473 | Avg W0.0 | Avg L6.0 |
| 78 | Played4 | 0 | Lost4 | Points For278 | Points Against338 | Avg W— | Avg L— | |
79Romania0Won | 79 | Played4 | 0 | Lost4 | Points For279 | Points Against358 | Avg W2.0 | Avg L4.0 |
| 80 | Played11 | 0 | Lost11 | Points For781 | Points Against896 | Avg W6.0 | Avg L8.0 | |
81Chinese Taipei0Won | 81 | Played6 | 0 | Lost6 | Points For366 | Points Against544 | Avg W1.0 | Avg L5.0 |
82United States Virgin Islands0Won | 82 | Played6 | 0 | Lost6 | Points For388 | Points Against577 | Avg W3.0 | Avg L9.0 |
| 83 | Played6 | 0 | Lost6 | Points For351 | Points Against541 | Avg W— | Avg L— | |
84Paraguay0Won | 84 | Played6 | 0 | Lost6 | Points For330 | Points Against521 | Avg W0.0 | Avg L6.0 |
85Kenya0Won | 85 | Played6 | 0 | Lost6 | Points For255 | Points Against449 | Avg W— | Avg L— |
86India0Won | 86 | Played10 | 0 | Lost10 | Points For611 | Points Against895 | Avg W0.0 | Avg L6.0 |
World Cup — Past Seasons
Browse 5 archived seasons of the World Cup, from 2023 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
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
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
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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