Victor Wembanyama to Play Home FIBA World Cup 2031 as France Hosts Men's Basketball Tournament

France secures hosting rights for the 2031 FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup, giving Victor Wembanyama a home court advantage.

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 basketball's governing body FIBA on Wednesday, with Japan getting the 2030 Women's World Cup.