U19 FIBA Women’s World Cup 2025: Groups Revealed as Teams prepare for Glory in Brno
The stage is set for the 16th edition of the U19 FIBA Women’s World Cup, as the official group draw took place this Tuesday in Brno, Czech Republic. The tournament, scheduled to run from July 12 to 20, 2025, will see 16 of the world’s top basketball nations compete for the coveted title.
The teams have been divided into four groups of four, setting the stage for intense matchups and thrilling basketball action. here’s how the groups stack up:
| Group | teams |
|———–|———–|
| A | USA, Israel, Hungary, Korea |
| B | Nigeria, Portugal, Canada, China |
| C | Australia, France, Brazil, Mali |
| D | Spain, Czech Republic, Japan, Argentina |
The USA, the triple reigning world champions, will be aiming for their 11th title in this competition. Thay headline Group A, where they will face Israel, Hungary, and Korea. Meanwhile,the Czech Republic,the 2001 champions,will have the advantage of playing on home soil in Brno,a city with a rich basketball history.
The group phase will determine the matchups for the round of 16, where teams will face off in direct elimination matches. Group A will clash with Group B, and Group C will take on Group D, based on their standings after the initial phase.
The draw ceremony was graced by basketball legends Ivana Vecerova and Eva Viackova, former stars of the Czech national team. Also in attendance were Miroslav Jansta, President of the Czech Basketball Federation, and Carmen Tocala, a member of the FIBA Executive Committee.
This tournament is not just about the competition but also about celebrating the global growth of women’s basketball.FIBA, the global governing body for basketball, continues to champion the sport, with 212 national federations under its umbrella.For more information about the tournament and FIBA’s initiatives, visit their official website at fiba.basketball or follow them on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn,and YouTube.
As the countdown to July 2025 begins, basketball fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an unforgettable showcase of talent, determination, and sportsmanship.
