Coupe du Monde masculine

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.

World Cup - The Belgian Lions narrowly lose to Finland (75-78) during World Cup qualifiers. Despite an excellent start and a thrilling finish, Belgium remains winless in these qualifiers. Finland keeps the lead in Group G ahead of France.