Doha Team Will Compete in Macau 3x3 Tour
The team faces Taipei Wan Bao and Bordeaux in the qualifying draw on October 17, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Basketball
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The Doha basketball team will participate in the FIBA 3x3 Macau World Tour starting October 17, 2026. The squad must face Taipei Wan Bao and Bordeaux during the qualifying draw to earn a spot in the main bracket.
Why it matters
The tournament serves as a high-stakes competition for international teams seeking to advance through the World Tour ranks. Success in the qualifying draw is necessary for Doha to challenge top-tier clubs in Group D.
A total of 16 teams are participating in this FIBA tournament with a collective prize pool of USD 185,000 on the line. The Doha roster is composed of players Mubarak Jama, Mohammed Hashem, Dejan Janjic, and Mahmoud Darwish.
The players
Doha team
This basketball squad represents Doha in international 3x3 competitions.
Taipei Wan Bao
This is one of the opposing teams in the qualifying draw group.
Bordeaux
This international club is the second opponent for Doha in the group stage.
The details
Doha is placed in Qualifying Draw Group B and must defeat both Taipei Wan Bao and Bordeaux to move forward. The winner of this specific group will secure an advancement to Group D, where they are scheduled to face Baskets Bonn and Skyliners.
Timeline
October 17, 2026: The Doha team faces Taipei Wan Bao.
October 17-18, 2026: The FIBA 3x3 Macau World Tour takes place.
Season Trajectory
Advancing from the qualifying draw is essential for teams to maintain momentum in the professional 3x3 circuit. A loss in this stage would prematurely end the tournament run for the Doha team in the current World Tour cycle.
The Doha team must win their qualifying group to gain entry into Group D. A successful outcome would schedule them for subsequent matches against Baskets Bonn and Skyliners.
The takeaway
Fans of 3x3 basketball should watch the qualifying draw to see which teams emerge to challenge the seeded main draw participants. Teams that navigate the grueling two-day schedule often gain significant ranking points toward the season finals.
Further reading
For more information on the international circuit, visit the Basketball section.
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