SANTA TECLA (El Salvador) - The pools are confirmed for the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup 2026, with the continent’s top 3x3 basketball nations set to battle for regional supremacy in Santa Tecla, El Salvador, from October 28 to November 1.
The United States will look to defend its titles in both the men’s and women’s competitions after completing a golden double at the 2025 edition in León, Mexico. Puerto Rico’s men and Canada’s women will be among the teams looking to challenge the Americans, while Brazil, Argentina, Chile and other regional contenders will aim to make their mark on the continental stage.
Fans can now check the confirmed pools and follow the road to the podium as the best of the Americas prepare for five days of 3x3 basketball action.
Men's Pools
The men's competition features a strong field led by defending champions United States, who will look to extend their dominance after winning four of the first five editions of the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup. Puerto Rico, last year's runners-up, and Brazil, who claimed bronze in 2025, will also be looking to challenge for the title.
Canada, Mexico, Chile and Argentina headline the remaining Main Draw pools, setting up an intriguing contest among established regional contenders. With four places in the Main Draw still to be decided through the Qualifying Draw, the battle for a place among the continent's elite will add another layer of competition.
Qualifying Draw
Qualifying Draw A: Dominican Republic, Colombia, Guatemala, Belize Qualifying Draw B: Venezuela, Haiti, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Nicaragua Qualifying Draw C: Cayman Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Lucia, Honduras Qualifying Draw D: Jamaica, Uruguay, Barbados, Suriname
Main Draw
Pool A: United States, El Salvador, QD A Pool B: Puerto Rico, Brazil, QD B Pool C: Canada, Mexico, QD C Pool D: Chile, Argentina, QD D
Pool A sees the defending champions United States paired with hosts El Salvador and the winner of Qualifying Draw A. Pool B brings together Puerto Rico and Brazil, two teams that reached the podium in 2025, alongside the winner of Qualifying Draw B.
Pool C features Canada and Mexico, while Chile and Argentina headline Pool D. Both groups will offer an opportunity for their teams to build momentum before the knockout rounds, with the final spots to be filled by the respective Qualifying Draw winners.
Women's Pools
On the women's side, defending champions United States will aim to retain their crown after edging Canada in a thrilling 21-19 Final at the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup 2025. Canada will once again be among the leading contenders, while Brazil will look to build on their consistent record in the competition after earning another podium finish last year.
The Main Draw also features Puerto Rico, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Venezuela and El Salvador, promising a competitive field as teams pursue continental glory. With Brazil among the nations competing in the Qualifying Draw, the battle to secure the remaining Main Draw places will be one to watch.
Qualifying Draw
Qualifying Draw A: Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia Qualifying Draw B: Dominican Republic, Cuba, Guatemala, Saint Lucia Qualifying Draw C: Jamaica, Paraguay, Nicaragua, Honduras
Main Draw
Pool A: Canada, Venezuela, El Salvador Pool B: United States, Cayman Islands, QD A Pool C: Chile, Mexico, QD B Pool D: Puerto Rico, Argentina, QD C
Pool A features Canada alongside Venezuela and hosts El Salvador, while Pool B sees the United States paired with the Cayman Islands and the winner of Qualifying Draw A.
Pool C brings together Chile and Mexico with the winner of Qualifying Draw B. Meanwhile, Puerto Rico and Argentina headline Pool D, joined by the winner of Qualifying Draw C. With the remaining qualifiers still to be determined, each group offers a different challenge on the road to the knockout rounds.
Schedule
🔸 Wednesday and Thursday, October 28-29 - Qualifying Draw
🔸 Friday and Saturday, October 30-31 - Pool Games
🔸 Sunday, November 1 - Knockout Games and Finals
📍 Venue: Plaza Merliot, Santa Tecla, La Libertad department, El Salvador
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🎟️ Tickets will be available soon.
Official hashtag: #3x3AmeriCup
With national pride and continental supremacy on the line, the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup 2026 promises five days of intense competition as the Americas' best battle for the title in El Salvador.
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About FIBA 3x3
Exciting, urban and innovative, 3x3 is inspired by several forms of streetball played worldwide and is considered the world's number one urban team sport. Steered by FIBA, games see two teams of three players face off on a basketball half-court.
It was played successfully for the first time in international competition at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore and has since benefited from the launch of yearly professional circuits for men and women (World Tour and Women's Series respectively) as well as national team competitions. 3x3 made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
FIBA 3x3 Regional Zone Cups
The Continental Cups (AmeriCup, Asia Cup, Africa Cup and Americup.) are the top regional championships for national teams. They serve as crucial qualification platforms for global events, highlight emerging regional powers, and expand the reach of 3x3 across FIBA’s zones.
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