France to host men’s basketball World Cup in 2031. Japan gets 2030 women’s tournament | Sports

BERLIN (AP) — 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.

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