BERLIN (AP) \u2014 Victor Wembanyama will have a chance to play a home World Cup in 2031.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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