The 1971 FIBA World Championship for Women was hosted by the Brazil from 1971. Soviet Union won the tournament, defeating Czechoslovakia 88-69 in the final.
| City | Venue |
|---|---|
| São Paulo | Ginásio do Ibirapuera |
| Recife | Geraldão Gymnasium |
| Niterói | |
| Brasilia | Nilson Nelson Gymnasium |
| # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Soviet Union |
| 2 | Czechoslovakia |
| 3 | Brazil |
| 4 | Korea |
| 5 | Japan |
| 6 | France |
| 7 | Cuba |
| 8 | United States |
| 9 | Australia |
| 10 | Canada |
| 11 | Argentina |
| 12 | Ecuador |
| 13 | Madagascar |
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