BRNO (Czechia) - The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2025 will take place in Brno, Czechia and there is going to be a lot to love about the flagship tournament.
Tipping off on July 12 and running until July 20, it promises to be another spectacular event and we've broken down everything you need to know ahead of the curtain being raised.
What is the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup?
Taking place every two years (alternating with the U17 Women's World Cup) the famous competition is the premier FIBA global youth event, where the best young players on the planet assemble to showcase their skills.
The competition gives an important platform to the senior stars of the future and this 16th edition in Brno will celebrate the competition's 40th birthday, having been inaugurated in 1985.
Who won it last time?
In one of the all-time classic Final showdowns, USA squeezed out host nation Spain 69-66 to inflcit disappointment on the vast majority of an astonishing and record-breaking crowd of 7,000 in Madrid.
Despite that loss, the locals did at least enjoy seeing Iyana Martin crowned TISSOT MVP.
Meanwhile it was USA's landmark 10th title success and 2023 was also remembered for the spectacular debut of an innovative ASB Glassfloor.
Here are links to recaps of the last five FIBA U19 World Cups: 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023.
You can also find the all-time list of medalists here.
Who is playing at this edition and how did they qualify?
With Czechia qualified as hosts, the other teams booked their tickets to the 2025 edition via their respectie Continental championships. USA, Canada, Argentina and Brazil came through the FIBA U18 Women's AmeriCup 2024. Mali and Nigeria secured their spots from the FIBA U18 Women's AfroBasket 2024.
Australia, China, Japan and Korea got their tickets through the FIBA U18 Women's Asia Cup 2024. Meanwhile France, Spain, Israel, Portugal and Hungary snapped up their spots via the FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket 2024.
What is the format of this year's edition in Brno?
The 16 teams in the competition were drawn into four groups of four teams. All teams will play each of the other nations in their group in round robin style in the Group Phase over the first three days of action.
Group A: Hungary, Israel, Korea, USA
Group B: Canada, China, Nigeria, Portugal
Group C: Australia, Brazil, France, Mali
Group D: Argentina, Czechia, Japan, Spain
Group Phase
The sixteen (16) participating teams are divided into four (4) groups (A, B, C, and D) of four (4) teams each. Each team will play against all other teams in its own group (a total of 3 games for each team).
Final Phase
All teams qualify for the Round of 16, where they will cross between Groups A and B and C and D (A1 v B4, A2 v B3, etc.). The winners of the Round of 16 games advance to the Quarter-Finals, while the losers move on to the Classification Games for Places 9-16.
For more information about the host city, visit the destination page for Brno, where you can also check out the venue.
Which players have appeared in this tournament in the past?
So many world basketball stars have competed in this event since its inaugural competition in 1979 - including the legendary Lauren Jackson. Here is a look back at the Top 50 ballers of all time - part 30-21, part 20-11, part 10-1.
Also, you can vote on who you think is the #FIBAU19 GOAT and who had the greatest single game in FIBA U19 World Cup history.
Who are the favorites to win the 2025 edition?
USA are strongly fancied to retain their title, although France and Canada both look like they could push the holders hard in pursuit of silverware.
Where can I watch the games?
All of the games will be broadcast for free on the FIBA YouTube channel and you can consult the schedule page for when your favorite team is playing.
📌 Please note: From the Semi-Finals (July 19) through to the Third Place Game and the Final (both on July 20), geo-restrictions may apply depending on your location.
Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets for the games are available at the official ticket portal.
How else can I follow the event?
Our social media team will be hard at work to give you the best coverage possible on dedicated NextGenHoops channels on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
You should also look out for #FIBAU19 and make sure you include the hashtag on your posts too!
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