<p>Qatar is going to host another World Cup.</p>.<p>The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on Friday picked Qatar to host the 2027 edition of its marquee men's World Cup. It did not say whether there were any other bidders.</p>.<p>Doha will stage all games in the 32-team event, FIBA said, citing upgraded subway and public transport networks that were completed for the men's soccer World Cup played last November and December.</p>.<p>Qatar faced fierce criticism during a massive, 12-year construction project preparing for the soccer World Cup over its treatment of a migrant labour force that was essential for the building work.</p>.<p>FIBA made no reference to labor or human rights issues in announcing its decision on the eve of the 2023 tournament draw.</p>.<p>"With all of the teams playing in the same city, fans can plan everything far in advance and enjoy a unique experience since all venues are within 30 minutes of each other," the Switzerland-based governing body said.</p>.<p>"Additionally, all venues to be used for FIBA's flagship men's event are already constructed, while widely used green technologies will help in delivering the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 as a carbon-neutral event."</p>.<p>The No. 89-ranked Qatar team will qualify automatically as host. Qatar last played in the event at the 2006 world championship, and lost all five of its games.</p>.<p>Qatar is the third straight Asian host of the men's tournament. China hosted in 2019 and the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia host this year's edition from August 25-September 12. Spain is the defending champion.</p>.<p>The women's World Cup in 2026 will be hosted by Germany in Berlin, FIBA also decided on Friday.</p>
<p>Qatar is going to host another World Cup.</p>.<p>The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on Friday picked Qatar to host the 2027 edition of its marquee men's World Cup. It did not say whether there were any other bidders.</p>.<p>Doha will stage all games in the 32-team event, FIBA said, citing upgraded subway and public transport networks that were completed for the men's soccer World Cup played last November and December.</p>.<p>Qatar faced fierce criticism during a massive, 12-year construction project preparing for the soccer World Cup over its treatment of a migrant labour force that was essential for the building work.</p>.<p>FIBA made no reference to labor or human rights issues in announcing its decision on the eve of the 2023 tournament draw.</p>.<p>"With all of the teams playing in the same city, fans can plan everything far in advance and enjoy a unique experience since all venues are within 30 minutes of each other," the Switzerland-based governing body said.</p>.<p>"Additionally, all venues to be used for FIBA's flagship men's event are already constructed, while widely used green technologies will help in delivering the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 as a carbon-neutral event."</p>.<p>The No. 89-ranked Qatar team will qualify automatically as host. Qatar last played in the event at the 2006 world championship, and lost all five of its games.</p>.<p>Qatar is the third straight Asian host of the men's tournament. China hosted in 2019 and the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia host this year's edition from August 25-September 12. Spain is the defending champion.</p>.<p>The women's World Cup in 2026 will be hosted by Germany in Berlin, FIBA also decided on Friday.</p>