The countdown has begun for the ninth edition of the FIBA 3×3 World Cup, which will take place from June 23 to 29 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. After a break in 2024 due to the Olympic Games in Paris, the event returns strong to the international calendar, bringing together the best teams in the world in one of the fans’ favorite venues for this fast-paced form of basketball.
The final spots were decided at the qualifying tournament held in Baku, Azerbaijan, where Brazil, Latvia, and Chile secured their participation in the women’s competition, while Montenegro, Canada, and Great Britain qualified for the men’s side. With the lineup complete, the group stage promises thrilling clashes between established powers and new rising forces.
Confirmed groups and unmissable matchups at the FIBA 3×3 2025
In the women’s tournament, Group A will kick things off with a high-voltage matchup between world number one China and Australia, the reigning Asian champion. The group is completed by Italy, Poland, and Madagascar. In Group B, United States, the current three-time world champion, leads a pool that includes Netherlands, Czech Republic, Japan, and Brazil. Meanwhile, Group C offers a rematch of the 2022 World Cup between France and Canada, alongside challenges from Hungary, Austria, and Latvia. Group D features European powerhouses like Spain and Germany, with the home crowd advantage for Mongolia, plus Ukraine and Chile.
In the men’s category, Serbia will aim for its seventh title from Group A, where it will face Australia, Germany, Belgium, and Madagascar. Group B features stars like United States, Latvia, and host Mongolia, along with Japan and Montenegro. France leads Group C, facing Austria and three American teams: Chile, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Finally, Group D will be marked by the rivalry between Netherlands and Lithuania, joined by Spain, Switzerland, and Great Britain. The group stage will run from June 23 to 26, followed by the round of 16 on the 27th, quarterfinals on the 28th, and semifinals and finals on the 29th.
