FIBA World Championship - Qualified Teams
11.18.2005 - Updated on 08.20.2006
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The number of teams has been increased from 16 to 24. With this decision, FIBA reacted to the improved level of play on a global level and the fact that basketball is the most widespread indoor team sport around the world.
Most countries will qualify through the 5 continental championships in summer 2005, but 4 countries will receive a wild card based on certain criteria.
For one team, there will be a special task: after the disappointing sixth place in Indianapolis, the USA will try everything the regain the position as the dominating basketball power over the past 5 decades. But it needs their best to fulfil that mission….
Teams qualified for the 2006 Basketball World Championship:
Angola
Argentina
Australia
Brazil
Germany
France
Greece
Japan
Lebanon
Lithuania
New Zealand
Nigeria
Panama
China
Qatar
Senegal
Slovenia
Spain
USA
Venezuela
