FIBA announces 2031 World Cup will be held in France | OneFootball

FIBA’s Central Board confirmed that France will host the 2031 World Cup, meaning the tournament will return to European soil after the 2027 edition in Qatar, marking its comeback to the Old Continent after 17 years (the last time was Spain 2014).

The tournament already has confirmed dates and host cities. It will be played between August 29 and September 14, 2031, with three cities welcoming the best national teams on the planet: Lille, Lyon, and Paris. As expected, the French capital will get the main event, hosting both the opening game and the entire final phase of the competition.

For nostalgics and stats lovers, FIBA recalled that the first World Cup in history was played on our home soil, Argentina 1950, where the National Team was crowned champion. Now, the challenge moves to France, which will look to make the most of home-court advantage and the excellent form of its stars in an attempt to keep the trophy at home. Mark your calendar: in 2031, all roads lead to Paris.

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