The 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup was the 18th edition of the international basketball championship, held from August 31 to September 15, 2019, in China. This tournament featured 32 teams competing for the title, with matches taking place in various cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Nanjing. Spain won the championship, defeating Argentina in the final with a score of 95-75. This victory marked Spain's second World Cup title, having previously won in 2006. The tournament also served as a qualifier for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, with several teams earning spots for the upcoming games.