France to host 2031 hoops World Cup, Japan gets 2030 women's event

Apr 23, 2026 - 00:04
France to host 2031 hoops World Cup, Japan gets 2030 women's event
Victor Wembanyama will have a chance to play a home World Cup in 2031. France was awarded the hosting rights to the 2031 men's tournament by basketball's governing body FIBA on Wednesday, with Japan getting the 2030 Women's World Cup.