From June 28 to July 6, 2025, for the first time in its history, Switzerland will host a Basketball World Cup, with the 16 best U19 men’s teams in the world, that will compete for the highly coveted

Representing every continent, the qualified teams had to overcome many hurdles during the continental tournaments to achieve their precious qualification. This edition of the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup promises its fair share of drama, with a unique mix of experienced nations, ambitious newcomers and emerging powers ready to disrupt the global hierarchy. Here are the 16 teams that will compete to claim the world title during this 2025 edition: - Argentina - Australia - Cameroon - Canada - China - Dominican Republic - France - Germany - Israel - Jordan - Mali - New Zealand - Serbia - Slovenia - Switzerland - USA Alongside the competition, cultural and social activities will be organised on the square in front of the Vaudoise aréna and in the streets of Lausanne.