Women to get more rest between hoop games at next World Cup

By DOUG FENIBERG
AP Basketball Writer

SYDNEY (AP) — Players at this year’s World Cup had a few concerns about the competition, including the compact schedule and the timing of the tournament, and the women took their complaints right to the top. FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis offered a quick solution for the rest concerns, but changing the date will take more work. The next World Cup in 2026 will once again feature 16 teams instead of the 12 at this year’s tournament — and players will have more time to recuperate between the final rounds. This year’s World Cup was a huge success in Australia. The total attendance of 145,519 was the highest in the history of the competition.