1954 FIBA World Championship

The 1954 FIBA World Championship (also called the 2nd World Basketball Championship – 1954) was the international basketball world championship for men's national teams.

It was held by the International Basketball Federation, from 23 October to 5 November 1954.

Brazil hosted the event at Ginásio do Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro.

[1][2] Brazil Paraguay Philippines Canada Peru United States France Uruguay Yugoslavia Chile Formosa Israel All teams play one game against each other for a total of three games.

The teams with the best records are awarded medals.

Teams competed
Photograph of the United States Basketball Team Playing Brazil in the Title Game