The International Basketball Federation has picked Qatar to host the 2027 edition of its marquee men’s World Cup on Friday. There was no vote between competing bids.
Doha will stage every game of the 32-team event in pre-existing venues, FIBA said, also citing upgraded subway and public transport networks that were completed for last year’s men’s soccer World Cup.
Qatar faced fierce criticism during a massive, 12-year construction project for the soccer World Cup because of the gas-rich nation’s treatment of its migrant labour force. FIBA made no reference to labour or human rights issues in announcing its decision, which came on the eve of the 2023 tournament draw.
