SAN SALVADOR (El Salvador) – The FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup 2026 delivered five days of compelling action, with established powers reinforcing their status and emerging programs making statements of their own. From the USA men's three-peat to Canada's return to the women's throne, here are the biggest takeaways from San Salvador.
USA men's dynasty
The USA men's team remains the standard in the Americas. By defeating Canada 21-15 in the Final, the Americans secured their third consecutive FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup title and fifth overall.
Jimmer Fredette led the charge, delivering 13 points in the championship game and earning Men's MVP honors. He finished the tournament with 41 points, 16 two-pointers and a competition-best 59.4 player value.
The USA's latest triumph further underlined the program's consistency at continental level. Winning three straight titles is no coincidence: the Americans continue to find ways to deliver when the stakes are highest.
Canada women back on top
Canada reclaimed the women's crown after seeing their title run end in 2025. Their 21-12 victory over the USA in the Final secured their third AmeriCup title and first since 2024.
The returning Michelle Plouffe was central to the championship campaign. She delivered 11 points in the Semi-Final against Colombia and nine more in the Final, earning Women's MVP honors after finishing with tournament highs of 41 points and 49.8 player value.
Canada's return to the top showed that the program remains one of the region's leading forces. After missing out on the title last year, the Canadians responded with a championship run built on experience and execution.
Promising home-court campaign
Both El Salvador's men's and women's teams reached the Quarter-Finals, giving the host nation plenty to celebrate beyond the atmosphere and energy of playing at home.
The men's team secured their knockout berth after a dramatic 21-19 victory over the Dominican Republic in the pool phase. The women's team also advanced, beating Venezuela 21-14 to claim their place in the last eight.
Reaching the Quarter-Finals in both competitions represents an encouraging step for El Salvador's 3x3 basketball program. With the country set to host the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup again in 2027, this experience should provide a valuable foundation for continued development.
Colombia women's inspiring run
Colombia women delivered one of the tournament's most impressive stories, going all the way from the Qualifying Draw to the podium.
After navigating the qualifying stage and progressing through the Main Draw, Colombia reached the Semi-Finals before falling to eventual champions Canada. They bounced back in the third-place game, defeating Cuba 15-12 to claim their first-ever FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup top-three finish.
Yuliany Paz led the way with nine points and nine rebounds in the bronze-medal game. She ended up part of the Women's Team of the Tournament. Colombia's achievement was a reminder of the opportunities the AmeriCup provides: a team can start their campaign in the Qualifying Draw and still finish among the continent's best.
Showcasing the Americas' depth
The FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup 2026 had its established champions, but it also offered meaningful milestones for programs looking to close the gap. The USA men's team extended their reign, Canada women reclaimed their place at the summit, El Salvador made progress on home soil, and Colombia women celebrated a historic first medal.
As the teams leave San Salvador, the results provide both a measure of the region's current hierarchy and a glimpse of the programs ready to challenge it.
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