The national teams of Germany and Serbia are slated to meet in the grand finale of the World Basketball Championship. In the semi finals, Germany delivered a stunning performance by edging past the United States with a final score of 113 to 111. Serbia, on the other hand, secured their spot in the final by defeating Canada, a game in which they led throughout and finished 95 to 86.
This global event unfolds across three nations—Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines—and is scheduled to run through September 10. The current world champions are Spain, who claimed the title with a 95 to 75 victory over Argentina in the most recent final in 2019. Historically, the United States and Yugoslavia stand out as the most successful nations, each having lifted the trophy five times. The Soviet Union captured the championship three times, achieving those titles in 1967, 1974, and 1982.
Russia has appeared in the tournament finals on two occasions. In 1994, it fell to the United States with a commanding score of 137 to 91. In 1998, Russia again reached the final but narrowly lost to Yugoslavia, 64 to 62. As this edition advances, neither Germany nor Serbia has yet won the World Cup title, though Germany has earned a bronze and Serbia a silver, underscoring the depth of talent in both programs.
A notable moment off the court involved a critique from the former captain of the French national team. He spoke out after the basketball federation made the decision not to select players from Russia, a move that sparked discussion about eligibility rules and the broader implications for international competition. Source: FIBA