The Draw of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 will be held in Manila, The Philippines, on April 29 at 7:30 PM (Local time GMT +8).
The 32 teams chasing glory at next year's FIBA flagship event in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia will discover just how exciting their paths will be at the tournament.
Tickets for the Draw Ceremony at the Araneta Coliseum are available here
The Draw will serve as the centerpiece of a broad program of activities scheduled throughout the weekend in the city, which is hosting two Group Phase venues for the FIBA Basketball World Cup, and the final stage.
The World Cup tips-off August 25 and concludes on September 10.
Livestream
The Draw of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 will be live-streamed here on April 29 at 7:30 PM (Local time GMT +8).
Draw Principles
The complete FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Draw Principles will be based on the FIBA World Ranking Men and on geographical principles.
What we already know
The Philippines and Japan, as host nations will play at home in one of the groups hosted in the country.
The three hosts of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia, have selected preferred teams to play the Group Phase in their respective countries.
USA will play in the Philippines, Slovenia will travel to Japan and Canada will land in Indonesia.
Each host could select a preferred team based on commercial reasons, as their choice will have no impact on the integrity of the event or the draw process.
For more details, please read here.
Teams
All 32 teams have now been confirmed to have qualified for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 after the end of the sixth window in the World Cup Qualifiers.
AFRICA
- ANGOLA
- CAPE VERDE
- COTE D'IVOIRE
- EGYPT
- SOUTH SUDAN
AMERICAS
- BRAZIL
- CANADA
- DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
- MEXICO
- PUERTO RICO
- USA
- VENEZUELA
ASIA
- AUSTRALIA
- CHINA
- IRAN
- JAPAN
- JORDAN
- LEBANON
- NEW ZEALAND
- PHILIPPINES
EUROPE
- FRANCE
- FINLAND
- GEORGIA
- GERMANY
- GREECE
- ITALY
- LATVIA
- LITHUANIA
- MONTENEGRO
- SERBIA
- SLOVENIA
- SPAIN
Performers
Saweetie
Saweetie is a California-based multi-hyphenate artist, actress, philanthropist and entrepreneur. The multi-platinum award winning rapper is widely recognized for her catchy melodies and dynamic rhymes. She grew up in the veritable melting pot of the Bay Area but also traces her roots to the Philippines by way of her mother, where she will be performing for the first time.
Sarah Geronimo
Sarah Geronimo is a singer, performer, and actress who has attained an array of accolades for her work, including a FAMAS Golden Artist Award and a World Music Award. She is also considered one of the most influential celebrities and influencers in Asia.
BIlly Crowford
Billy Crawford is a Filipino-American singer, songwriter, actor, and TV host known for his smooth R&B and pop music style. He has released several albums and hosted various TV shows in the Philippines and abroad.
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