Group L was one of four groups of the second round of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. It took place from 1 to 3 September 2023 and consisted of the top-two teams from Groups G and H.[1] The results from the preliminary round were carried over. The teams were playing against the teams from the other group, with all games played at the Indonesia Arena, Jakarta, Indonesia.[2] The top two teams advanced to the quarterfinals, the third placed team was classified 9 to 12 and the fourth placed team 13 to 16.[3]
Indonesia Arena, Jakarta Attendance: 7,117 Referees: Roberto Vázquez (PUR), Aleksandar Glišić (SRB), Juan Fernández (ARG)
Canada vs. Brazil
This was the sixth game between Canada and Brazil in the World Cup. The Braziians won all of the first five games between the two teams, the last one being in 1978. The Brazilians also won in the semi-finals of the 2022 FIBA AmeriCup, which was the last competitive game between the two teams.
Indonesia Arena, Jakarta Attendance: 10,412 Referees: Roberto Vázquez (PUR), Aleksandar Glišić (SRB), Johnny Batista (PUR)
Spain vs. Canada
This was the sixth game between Spain and Canada in the World Cup. The Spanish won in 2010, which was also the last competitive game between the two teams.
