3x3 Basketball World Cup Guide: Schedule, Teams, and How to Bet on This Exciting Competition!

Get ready for a thrilling showdown in the fastest and most electrifying version of basketball: the FIBA 3x3 World Cup. This event gives fans a chance to cheer for their national teams and add even more excitement through Sports Betting!

The 8th edition of the World Cup takes place from June 23 to 29, this time in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Twenty teams will compete in both the men's and women's tournaments. Check out the format, teams, past winners, how to watch, and how to bet on the 2025 3x3 Basketball World Cup in this exclusive guide by Blaze!

What’s the format of the 2025 3x3 Basketball World Cup?

Both the men’s and women’s tournaments feature twenty teams divided into four groups of five. In the group stage, each team faces the others in its group. The top team from each group advances directly to the quarterfinals, while the second- and third-placed teams enter a playoff round (round of 16).

In the round of 16, teams from Group A face off against Group D, while Groups B and C face each other. The tournament then follows a standard knockout format: winners of the quarterfinals move on to the semifinals, and the two best teams play in the final. There’s also a bronze medal game.

What’s the match schedule for the 3x3 Basketball World Cup?

The tournament kicks off on Monday, June 23, with 20 games on the opening day. As it takes place in Asia, matches will begin at midnight (Brasília time) and run until 9:15 a.m. The group stage runs through Thursday, June 26. The knockout rounds take place from June 27 to 29.

Which national teams are playing in the 3x3 Basketball World Cup?

A total of 20 national teams are competing in the women's tournament, and another 20 in the men's. See all the teams in the women’s competition below:

Women’s Tournament

Group A

China: Champions in 2019 (Netherlands) and bronze medalists in 2022 (Belgium), China qualified through the 2024 FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup. Their roster includes Wenxia Li, Hengyu Yang, Wanglai Zhang, and Mengyun Zhou.

Poland: One of ten European teams qualifying via the 2024 FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup. Represented by Klaudia Gertchen, Anna Pawłowska, Weronika Telenga, and Aleksandra Zięmborska.

Italy: Qualified via last year’s Europe Cup, Italy won gold at the 2018 World Cup (Philippines). Their squad: Raelin D'Alie, Sofia Frustaci, Beatrice Olajide, and Ludovica Sammartino.

Australia: Although in Oceania, Australia competes in Asian qualifiers and made it through the same event as China. Represented by Anneli Maley, Miela Sowah, Marena Whittle, and Alex Wilson. They’ve previously won two bronze medals (2012 in Greece, 2023 in Austria).

Madagascar: The only team from the 2024 Africa Cup, Madagascar earned their spot by winning at home. Players include Sydonie Marie Erica Andriamihajanirina, Harisoa Muriel Hajanirina, Minaoharisoa Christiane Jaofera, and Rondro Emerachine Raherimanana.

Group B

Netherlands: Qualified via the 2024 FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup. Their team: Janis Boonstra, Noortje Driessen, Ilse Kuijt, and Evelien Lutje Schipholt.

United States: Three-time champions (2012, 2014, 2023) and bronze medalists once, the U.S. qualified through the 2024 AmeriCup. Their powerhouse squad: Morgan Maly, Sarah Strong, Mikaylah Williams, and Sahara Williams.

Czech Republic: Winners of the 2016 edition in China and now qualified through Europe. Roster: Kristýna Brabencová, Kateřina Galíčková, Petra Malíková, and Karolina Sotolova.

Japan: Secured a spot via the Asia Cup. Their lineup: Momoka Hanashima, Aoi Katsura, Kiho Miyashita, and Fuyuko Takahashi.

Brazil: One of the last teams to qualify, Brazil made it through the FIBA 3x3 World Cup Qualifier in Baku, Azerbaijan. Their squad: Gabriella D’Arrigo, Gabriela Guimarães, Kawanni Silva, and Luana de Souza.

Group C

France: France has been on the podium five times: bronze (2018, 2019), silver (2012, 2023), and gold (2022). Their 2025 team features Coline Franchelin, Hortense Limouzin, Marie Mané, and Marie Michelle Milapie.

Canada: Qualified via the AmeriCup. Silver medalists in 2022 (Antwerp), their 2025 squad includes Kacie Bosch, Cassandra Brown, Paige Crozon, and Saicha Grant-Allen.

Hungary: Represented by Dorottya Budácsik, Réka Mányoky, Klaudia Papp, and Orsolya Tóth. Qualified through the Europe Cup. Hungary took silver in 2017 (France) and 2019 (Netherlands).

Austria: As hosts of the 2024 Europe Cup, Austria secured a spot. Team: Alexia Allesch, Anja Fuchs-Robetin, Sina Elke Höllerl, and Sigrid Koizar.

Latvia: Earned their place through the May qualifiers. Represented by Marta Daniela Leimane, Marta Miščenko, Digna Strautmane, and Ketija Vihmane.

Group D

Spain: Qualified via the 2024 FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup. Team members: Gracia Alonso De Armiño, Juana Camilion, Cecilia Muhate, and Sandra Ygueravide.

Germany: Also qualified through the Europe Cup. Players: Ama Degbeon, Elisa Mevius, Sarah Polleros, and Laura Zolper.

Mongolia: As host nation, Mongolia automatically qualified. Their lineup: Ariuntsetseg Bat-Erdene, Tserenlkham Munkhsaikhan, Nandinkhusel Nyamjav, and Khulan Onolbaatar.

Ukraine: Earned their spot via the European qualifiers. Historical results include silver (2016 in China) and bronze (2017 in France). Roster: Daria Dubniuk, Anzhelika Liashko, Miriam Uro-Nilie, and Tetiana Yurkevichus.

Chile: One of the final teams to qualify via the May event. Represented by Gabi Ahumada, Ziomara Morrison, Fernanda Ovalle, and Francisca Salvatierra.

Men’s Tournament

Group A

Serbia: The most successful nation in men’s 3x3 basketball, Serbia qualified via last year’s Europe Cup. The team has won gold in 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, and 2023, plus a silver medal in 2014. To defend its dominance, Serbia brings Nemanja Barać, Marko Brankovic, Dejan Majstorovic, and Strahinja Stojacic to the World Cup.

Germany: Also qualifying through Europe, Germany will compete in Mongolia with Denzel Agyeman, Sidi Beikame, Leon Fertig, and Fabian Giessmann.

Belgium: One of the ten European qualifiers, Belgium arrives with Bryan De Valck, Dennis Donkor, Jonas Foerts, and Vic Van Oosterwyck.

Australia: Just like in the women’s tournament, Australia earned its spot through the Asia Qualifier despite being an Oceanian nation. The Aussie squad features Jonah Antonio, Joshua Davey, Alex Higgins-Titsha, and John Charles Dillon Stith.

Madagascar: Representing Africa in both the men's and women’s competitions, Madagascar qualified through the continent's qualifier. Their roster includes Anthony Nelson Severin Rasolomanana, Elly Randriamampionona, Livio Ratianarivo, and Alpha Solondrainy.

Group B

United States: The U.S. earned its World Cup spot via the 2024 AmeriCup. With three World Cup medals — gold in 2019 and silver in 2016 and 2023—the Americans aim for another podium finish. The team includes Henry Caruso, Mitch Hahn, James Parrott, and Dylan Travis.

Latvia: Latvia is another strong contender with World Cup medals: silver in 2019 and bronze in 2023. Competing this year are Kristaps Gluditis, Karlis Lasmanis, Nauris Miezis, and Zigmars Raimo.

Mongolia: As host nation, Mongolia automatically qualifies. The men's team includes Anand Ariunbold, Delgernyam Davaasambuu, Dulguun Enkhbat, and Enkhbaatar Onolbaatar.

Japan: Another Asian representative in the group, Japan qualified through the FIBA Asia Cup. The team features Ryoichi Dewa, Kenya Igo, Yuki Nakanishi, and Ryoma Saito.

Montenegro: Montenegro had to wait until the May World Cup Qualifier to secure its spot. Representing the nation are Petar Ivanovic, Miloš Jovanović, Marko Raicevic, and Aleksa Vujadinovic.

Group C

France: A top seed thanks to its strong history and European qualification, France has earned silver (2012) and two bronzes (2017, 2022). Competing this year are Paul Djoko, Jules Rambaut, Franck Seguela, and Raphael Wilson.

Austria: Austria’s World Cup lineup includes Toni Blazan, Matthias Linortner, Enis Murati, and Fabio Söhnel. They qualified via the Europe Cup.

China: The last team to qualify from Asia, China enters the tournament with Hanyu Guo, Zengjie Wang, ZhiChao Xiang, and Peng Yan.

Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico was the second team to qualify via the 2024 AmeriCup. Representing the island are Antonio Ralat, Leandro Allende, Nathaniel Butler, and Luis Cuascut.

Canada: Unable to qualify through the AmeriCup, Canada earned its place through the global qualifier. Their team includes Grant Allen Audu, Jerome Desrosiers, Alex Johnson, and Aaron James Anthony Rhooms.

Group D

Netherlands: The Netherlands has earned two World Cup silvers: 2017 (France) and 2018 (Philippines). Hoping to finally claim gold, the squad features Bryan Alberts, Jan Driessen, Worthy de Jong, and Dimeo van der Horst.

Lithuania: Another Baltic nation in the tournament, Lithuania won silver in 2022 (Antwerp). The team competing in Mongolia includes Evaldas Džiaugys, Titas Januševičius, Aurelijus Pukelis, and Gabrielius Čelka.

Spain: Spain qualified through the 2024 FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup. Representing the nation are Iván Aurrecoechea, Guim Expósito, Carlos Martinez, and Fallou Niang.

Switzerland: Switzerland was among the ten teams that qualified through Europe. Their squad includes Jonathan Dubas, Natan Jurkovitz, Thomas Jurkovitz, and Jonathan Kazadi.

Great Britain: Great Britain earned their World Cup spot in the May qualifier. Their team features Hafeez Abdul, Ashley Hamilton, Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye, and Evan Walshe.

Where to Watch the 3x3 Basketball World Cup?

Brazilian fans can follow the 3x3 Basketball World Cup on FIBA 3x3’s official YouTube channel.

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