1954 FIBA World Championship
The 1954 FIBA World Championship (also called the 2nd World Basketball Championship – 1954) was the international basketball world championship for men's national teams. It was held by the International Basketball Federation, from 23 October to 5 November 1954. Brazil hosted the event at Ginásio do Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro. Twelve nations participated in the tournament.
| FIBA Campeonato Mundial de Basquetebol Masculino de 1954 | |
|---|---|
United States versus Brazil match | |
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Brazil |
| City | Rio de Janeiro |
| Dates | 23 October – 5 November |
| Officially opened by | Café Filho |
| Teams | 12 |
| Venue(s) | Ginásio do Maracanãzinho |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | United States (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Brazil |
| Third place | Philippines |
| Fourth place | France |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 46 |
| MVP | Kirby Minter |
| Top scorer | Oscar Moglia (18.7 points per game) |
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