MANILA, Philippines – Germany ruled the 2023 FIBA World Cup after outlasting Serbia, 83-77,  in a surprise all-European finale that highlighted the continent’s dominant run in international hoop action. 

Canada slipped past USA in a thrilling 127-118 overtime win for bronze in the battle-for-third duel – which many had tipped as the potential title showdown as both squads paraded a bevy of NBA stars.

Latvia, the Baltic nation emerging as the tournament’s biggest surprise, finished fifth right on its World Cup debut.

Fellow European squads – Lithuania, Slovenia, Italy, and Spain – took the next few spots as Australia rounded out the top 10 in the 32-team field. 

Here are the countries’ final rankings and their tournament records:

1. Germany – 8-0
2. Serbia – 6-2
3. Canada – 6-2
4. USA – 5-3
5. Latvia – 6-2
6. Lithuania – 6-2
7. Slovenia – 5-3
8. Italy – 4-4
9. Spain – 3-2
10. Australia – 3-2
11. Montenegro – 3-2
12. Puerto Rico – 3-2
13. Brazil – 3-2
14. Dominican Republic – 3-2
15. Greece – 2-3
16. Georgia – 2-3
17. South Sudan – 3-2
18. France – 3-2
19. Japan – 3-2
20. Egypt – 2-3
21. Finland – 2-3
22. New Zealand – 2-3
23. Lebanon – 2-3
24. Philippines – 1-4
25. Mexico – 2-3
26. Angola – 1-4
27. Cote d’Ivoire – 1-4
28. Cape Verde – 1-4
29. China – 1-4
30. Venezuela – 0-5
31. Iran – 0-5
32. Jordan 0-5

– Rappler.com

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