FIBA confirms plans for 2027 Basketball World Cup in Qatar
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 2:20 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
FIBA is planning for the 2027 Basketball World Cup to take place in Qatar as scheduled, starting August 27, 2027. FIBA's secretary general, Andreas Zagklis, noted that while the organization is prepared to adjust due to regional issues like the war in Iran, they believe the event will proceed smoothly. The tournament will feature 32 teams competing across four venues in Doha, marking the first time the event is held in the Arab world. Zagklis emphasized the project’s importance to Qatar, describing it as a major celebration of national team basketball. He is set to meet with the local organizing committee for updates on preparations and logistics.
- •FIBA expects the World Cup to run from August 27 to mid-September 2027.
- •The tournament will feature 32 teams and four venues in Doha.
- •Zagklis reassured that preparations in Qatar continue without interruption.
- •Local organizing committee views the event as of national importance.
- •USA is already qualified for the 2028 Olympics as host nation.
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — FIBA still planning 2027 World Cup in Qatar despite Iran war
- 1:36 AMYahoo Sports — FIBA still planning for Basketball World Cup in Qatar in 2027 as scheduled
"FIBA is operating as if the 2027 Basketball World Cup will take place in Qatar as scheduled, though said Friday that it could adjust if the war in Iran or other matters force the sport's global governing body to take action. “We have excellent partners in Qatar," FIBA's secretary general, Andreas Zagklis, said in a roundtable meeting with reporters while attending Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks.
"FIBA still planning 2027 World Cup in Qatar despite Iran war
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 2:20 AMFIBA still planning 2027 World Cup in Qatar despite Iran war
FIBA still planning 2027 World Cup in Qatar despite Iran war
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 1:36 AMFIBA still planning for Basketball World Cup in Qatar in 2027 as scheduled
FIBA is operating as if the 2027 Basketball World Cup will take place in Qatar as scheduled, though said Friday that it could adjust if the war in Iran or other matters force the sport's global governing body to take action. “We have excellent partners in Qatar," FIBA's secretary general, Andreas Zagklis, said in a roundtable meeting with reporters while attending Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Sep 7, 2026, 7:40 PMCharles Barkley Drops Bold Steph Curry, Klay Thompson Comparison For Spurs Duo- NBA•Sep 7, 2026, 7:15 PMPistons predicted to trade Jalen Duren for $272M 3-time All-Star, rebounding savant in mega deal
NBA•Sep 7, 2026, 5:00 PMSeveral OKC Thunder players get together for offseason practice
NBA•Sep 7, 2026, 4:34 PMLakers Get Brutal Reality Check From Derek Fisher With OKC Thunder, Spurs Comparison
NBA•Sep 7, 2026, 2:10 PMClippers Could Turn Kris Dunn Into 3 Future Second-Round Picks In Proposed Trade Deal
NBA•Sep 7, 2026, 2:06 PMMavericks Legend Makes Blunt Admission About How He Gauged Jalen Brunson’s Rise and Star Power
