2006 FIBA World Championship 2006 FIBA World Championship The 2006 FIBA World Championship was the 15th FIBA World Championship, the international basketball world championship for men's teams. The tournament was hosted by Japan and held from August 19 to September 3, 2006. It was co-organised by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), Japan Basketball Association (JABBA) and the 2006 Organizing Committee. For the first time since 1986, the World Championship was contested by 24 nations, eight more than in 2002. As a result, group rounds were conducted in four cities, with the knockout rounds being hosted by Saitama City. The tournament was won by Spain,
2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup 2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup The 2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup was an international basketball competition, held from 30 June to 8 July 2018, in Rosario and Santa Fe, Argentina. It was the fifth edition of the FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup. Sixteen national teams competed in the tournament. The United States won their fifth title, is as many tournaments, after defeating France in the final. The draw was held on 14 March 2018 in Rosario, Argentina. "All times are local (UTC–3)." The logo and brand identity of the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup was unveiled during