Iran, Mexico and 2026 World Cup
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Despite Tel Aviv being awarded the game on the court after the game was abandoned, the Israel Basketball Association will issue a final ruling on the situation at a later time.
Preparations to hold the 32-team championship, with dozens of NBA stars expected to participate, are “going according to schedule.”
FIBA is operating as if the 2027 Basketball World Cup will take place in Qatar as scheduled, though said Friday that it could adjust if the war in Iran or other matters force the sport’s global governing body to take action.