2006 FIBA World Championship

2006 edition of the men's FIBA Basketball World Cup

Key facts

Host country: Japan
Dates: 19 August – 3 September
Officially opened by: Akihito
Teams: 24 (from 5 confederations)
Venues: 5 (in 5 host cities)
Champions: Spain (1st title)
Runners up: Greece
Third place: United States
Fourth place: Argentina
Mvp: Pau Gasol
Top scorer: Yao Ming , (25.3 points per game )

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The 2006 FIBA World Championship was the 15th FIBA World Championship, the international basketball world championship for men's national teams. The tournament was hosted by Japan and held from 19 August to 3 September 2006. It was co-organised by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), Japan Basketball Association (JABBA) and the 2006 Organising Committee.

For the first time since 1986, the World Championship was contested by 24 nations, eight more than in 2002. As a result, group rounds were held in four cities, with the knockout rounds held in Saitama City.