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.

Classification round
All teams play one game against each other for a total of three games.

Final round
All teams play one game against each other for a total of seven games. The teams with the best records are awarded medals.

Final standings

 * source:FIBA