Équipes nationales

Sixteen teams, one host city and a Team USA banking on depth to chase a fifth straight title in Berlin, Germany, where the tournament opens September 4 and runs through September 13.

France beat Sweden 84-69 in Stockholm on Sunday, August 30, 2026, as Victor Wembanyama outlasted Sweden's Pelle Larsson to push Les Bleus to 7-1 atop Group L in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers.

Bercy hosts a blockbuster missing its biggest name, as Victor Wembanyama's France meets Slovenia in Second Round Group L of World Cup qualifying without Luka Doncic in the building.

Five players who have stood out in Stockholm — from a dominant Croatian center bound for UConn to Spain's UCLA-bound swingman — these are the prospects making noise at the FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket 2026 before the semi-finals tip off.

Historic decision - The French Basketball Federation has officially secured the organization of the 2031 FIBA World Cup, marking the first time France will host the premier international basketball tournament. The event will take place across Lille, Lyon, and Paris from August 29 to September 14, 2031.

Chemistry Building - Team USA secured their second consecutive victory in San Juan, but Caitlin Clark and head coach Kara Lawson acknowledged the team's struggles with pace and execution against Puerto Rico's zone defense, as the squad continues to develop chemistry ahead of the World Cup.

Basketball milestone - The 1.97m center became the first player to dunk in an official match for France's senior women's national team during their game against the Philippines in Villeurbanne, marking a historic moment for French basketball.