The upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup is set to determine the new men’s basketball world champion. The tournament will commence on 25 August and conclude on 10 September. The question remains: which team will enter the competition as the top-ranked in the world?

To answer this question, one can turn to the FIBA men’s basketball world ranking. This ranking offers a comprehensive list of the best teams globally. The rankings are determined using a weighted points system that takes into consideration games played over the past eight years.

Following the FIBA World Cup qualifiers held in February, Spain, the reigning world champions, maintained their position as the number one team in the world. They have held this esteemed spot since their triumph at EuroBasket last year.