Argentina–Uruguay bid for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup October 17, 2017, in Buenos Aires. On December 9, 2017, FIBA decided to award the hosting rights of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup to the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia, over Argentina and Uruguay, following the final bid presentation, that was held on the same day, in Mies, Switzerland. However, citing the quality of the two joint-bids, FIBA decided to give Argentina and Uruguay the chance to make an unopposed bid for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup. They were told to make adjustments to their original bid, as recommended by FIBA, and were scheduled to represent their new bid
2014 United States FIBA Basketball World Cup team along with and , to successfully defend the world title, and tied the Yugoslavs with having the most championships, with five. The Americans shot 58% from the field and 50% from beyond the three-point line in the game, won all nine games by an average of 33.0 points, and qualified to the 2016 Olympics. Irving was named the tournament MVP. He and Faried were both named to the All-Tournament Team. 2014 United States FIBA Basketball World Cup team The United States men's national basketball team won the gold medal at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup held in Spain. Prior