The Global Stage for Basketball

The FIBA World Cup is one of the most significant events in international basketball, bringing together teams from around the globe to compete at the highest level. The 2019 edition saw a series of fierce qualifying rounds, where national teams fought relentlessly for a spot in the tournament. These qualifying matches span over several months and involve hundreds of games, showcasing a wealth of talent and sportsmanship. Let’s explore the teams that made it through this rigorous process and earned the honor of competing in the FIBA World Cup 2019.

Qualifying Process and Structure

The qualifying process for the FIBA World Cup 2019 was structured around regional competitions, allowing teams from different continents to battle for their place in the tournament. Each of the FIBA zones—Africa, Americas, Asia-Oceania, and Europe—held their respective qualification tournaments, with specific slots allotted to each region based on their basketball federation’s strength and past performance.

The journey began in 2017, introducing a new home-and-away game format similar to that used in soccer’s World Cup qualifiers. The teams were split into groups, with each group featuring a double round-robin structure. The top