FIBA Basketball World Cup expanded from 24 to 32 teams. Also, for the first time since 1967, the competition would no longer overlap with the FIFA World Cup. To accommodate this change, the 2014 FIBA World Cup will be followed by a 2019 edition in China, then followed by a 2023 edition in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. The Basketball World Cup has used various forms of qualification throughout its history. The first five tournaments were held in South America and participation was dominated by teams from the Americas. At the first tournament, FIBA intended for the three Olympic medalists to compete, plus the
2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification (Africa) along with the better placed third team will qualify for the FIBA Basketball World Cup proper. 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification (Africa) The 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification (Africa) process will determine the 5 African teams that will participate at the 2019 FIBA World Cup. It will be held from November 2017 to February 2019. "All times are local." In the second round, the top three teams from each group will be placed in a group with three other top teams. All results from the first qualification round, are carried over to the second round. Games will be