France to host men's basketball World Cup in 2031. Japan gets 2030 women's tournament

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Victor Wembanyama will have a chance to play a home World Cup in 2031.

France was awarded the hosting rights to the 2031 men’s tournament by governing body FIBA on Wednesday, with Japan getting the 2030 Women’s World Cup.

Wembanyama was one of the stars of the Paris Olympics as the San Antonio Spurs star led France to a silver medal, scoring 26 points in the final against the United States.

The French cities of Lyon, Lille and Paris will organize the Aug. 29-Sept. 14 men’s tournament, with the final phase to be played in the capital.

FIBA says the 2030 women’s tournament will be held Nov. 26–Dec. 8 in the Japanese capital of Tokyo.

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