| Argentina–Uruguay bid | |
|---|---|
| for the2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup | |
 Bidding Logo | |
| Bid details | |
| Bidding nations |  Argentina Uruguay |
| Bidding federations | Argentine Basketball Federation Uruguayan Basketball Federation |
| Proposed venues | 5 (in 5 cities) |
| Bidding decision | 9 December 2017 inMies, Switzerland |
| Bid result | |
| Lost toPhilippines-Japan-Indonesia's Bid | |
The jointArgentina–Uruguay bid for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup was theArgentine Basketball Federation andUruguayan Basketball Federation's unsuccessful joint bid for the right to host the2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
The campaign was led by Argentina, where most of the proposed venues were situated. The bid was one of the two finalist bids, along with thejoint Philippines–Japan–Indonesia winning bid.
On January 11, 2017, the joint bid was announced inBuenos Aires, by the Argentine Basketball Federation and the Uruguayan Basketball Federation.The bid was launched by Argentine politicianEsteban Bullrich, footballerFernando Cáceres, and bid presidents Federico Susbielles and Ricardo Vairo. On May 22, 2017, the bid team unveiled its candidature logo and slogan: "Two Countries, One Passion" (Spanish: "Dos países, una pasión"), inMontevideo.[1]
According to media reports, Buenos Aires would have been the host to four Preliminary Round Groups, two Second Round Groups, and the Final tournament phase, from the Quarterfinals onward. Montevideo would have been the host to two Preliminary Round Groups and two Second Round Groups.
Five venues, from five host cities were proposed for the bid.[2]
Location of proposed venues for the losingArgentina–Uruguay bid for the2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. | Argentina[3] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | Mendoza | Córdoba | Mar del Plata | |
| Estadio Mary Terán de Weiss Capacity:15,500 | Villa Panamericana (new venue) Capacity:12,800 | Orfeo Superdomo Capacity:14,000 | Polideportivo Islas Malvinas Capacity:8,000 | |
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| Uruguay | ||||
| Montevideo | ||||
| Antel Arena (new venue)[3] Capacity:15,000
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The bid was presented on October 17, 2017, inBuenos Aires.
On December 9, 2017, FIBA decided to award the hosting rights of the2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup to the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia, over Argentina and Uruguay, following the final bid presentation, that was held on the same day, inMies, Switzerland. However, citing the quality of the two joint-bids, FIBA decided to give Argentina and Uruguay the chance to make an unopposed bid for the2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup. They were told to make adjustments to their original bid, as recommended by FIBA, and were scheduled to represent their new bid to the basketball world body in June 2018; after which FIBA was to decide if it would award the hosting rights for the 2027 edition of the tournament to the two South American countries.[4]
However, Argentina and Uruguay ultimately decided not to pursue a bid for the2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, on 24 May 2018.[5] On 28 April 2023, the 20th edition was awarded toQatar.
| Tournaments | |
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| Qualification | |
| Finals | |
| Squads | |
| Final draw | |
| Host bids | |
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