WARSAW (Poland) - The stage is set for another electrifying edition of the FIBA 3x3 World Cup as the pools for the 2026 showpiece in Warsaw, Poland from June 1-7 have been officially confirmed.
Featuring the world’s top 20 men’s and top 20 women’s teams, the competition promises a week of fast-paced, high-stakes action as nations battle for global supremacy in the heart of Poland. Defending champions and perennial contenders are once again in the spotlight, but with the depth of talent across all pools, fans can expect surprises, breakout stars, and unforgettable moments.
The final six tickets to Warsaw were secured after an exciting two days at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup Qualifier 2026 in Singapore on April 11–12. Hungary, Lithuania and the Philippines sealed their spots in the women’s draw, while New Zealand, Czechia and Brazil booked their tickets in the men’s competition, completing the lineup for this year’s event.
Men's Pools
Pool A: Serbia, Austria, Spain, Australia, Madagascar Pool B: USA, Latvia, Mongolia, Czechia, Poland Pool C: Netherlands, Germany, China, Japan, New Zealand Pool D: Lithuania, France, Belgium, Puerto Rico, Brazil
In the men’s competition, Pool A features powerhouse Serbia, which have six FIBA 3x3 World Cup titles alongside defending champions Spain, FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup champions Madagascar, Austria and Australia in what shapes up to be a highly competitive group.
Pool B sees FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup 2026 winners USA and Tokyo Olympic 3x3 basketball gold medalists Latvia headline a stacked lineup that includes Mongolia, Czechia and host nation Poland.
Pool C brings together Paris 2024 Olympics champions Netherlands together with Germany, China, Japan and FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup champions New Zealand, offering a fascinating mix of European structure and Asian flair.
Meanwhile, Pool D is loaded with firepower as FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup champions Lithuania, France, Belgium, Puerto Rico, and Brazil go head-to-head in arguably the toughest pool of the tournament.
Women's Pools
Pool A: Netherlands, Poland, Czechia; Azerbaijan, Madagascar Pool B: Spain, USA, Mongolia, Hungary, Australia Pool C: China, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Philippines Pool D: France, Canada, Japan; Ukraine, Lithuania
On the women’s side, Pool A includes defending FIBA 3x3 World Cup champions Netherlands, Poland, Czechia, Azerbaijan and FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup champions Madagascar, with the hosts aiming to make a deep run in front of their home crowd.
Pool B is headlined by Spain and FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup champions USA, joined by FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2025 silver medalists Mongolia, Hungary and FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup winners Australia in a group packed with athleticism and experience.
Pool C features Paris 2024 Olympics champions Germany alongside China, Italy, Latvia and the Philippines, where emerging and established teams collide in a wide-open race for qualification.
Pool D rounds out the competition with France, Canada, Japan, Ukraine and Lithuania, setting the stage for another intense battle among some of the game’s elite programs.
The tournament will begin with pool phase action across the opening days, where teams will compete in a round-robin format within their groups. The top teams will advance to the knockout rounds, culminating in the Final on June 7, where new FIBA 3x3 World Cup champions will be crowned.
With the global growth of 3x3 basketball continuing at a rapid pace, the 2026 edition in Warsaw is poised to deliver one of the most competitive and entertaining FIBA 3x3 World Cups to date.
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