FIBA World Cup
The sporting world is abuzz with excitement as Australia gears up to host two major international tournaments in the coming months. The Matildas, Australia’s national women’s soccer team, will be competing in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France this June and July, while the Boomers, Australia’s men’s basketball team, will be co-hosting the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in August and September.
The Matildas have been on a roll in recent years, having won the 2017 Tournament of Nations and the 2018 Asian Cup. They are currently ranked sixth in the world and are considered one of the favorites to win the Women’s World Cup. Led by star players such as Sam Kerr, Lisa De Vanna, and Alanna Kennedy, the Matildas have been playing some of their best football in recent years and are looking to make a statement on the world stage.
The Boomers, meanwhile, are looking to make their mark on the international stage as well. They are currently ranked 16th in the world and have been steadily improving in recent years. Led by NBA stars such as Ben Simmons, Joe Ingles, and Patty Mills, the Boomers are looking to make a deep run in the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Australia is no stranger to hosting major international tournaments, having hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2003 Rugby World Cup. This summer, however, marks the first time that Australia has hosted two major international tournaments in the same year. It is sure to be an exciting time for Australian sports fans, as they cheer on their teams in both tournaments.
The Matildas and Boomers have both been preparing hard for their respective tournaments and are looking to make their mark on the world stage. With both teams having a legitimate chance of winning their respective tournaments, Australia is sure to be a hotbed of excitement this summer. It promises to be an unforgettable time for Australian sports fans as they cheer on their teams in both tournaments.
