US Men Win FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup Title
The United States men's team claimed its third straight championship in San Salvador, while Canada's women reclaimed the women's crown.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Basketball
The FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup 2026 concluded in San Salvador after five days of competition, with the United States men's team securing its third consecutive title. Canada's women's team defeated the defending champions to reclaim the women's championship.
Why it matters
The United States claimed its fifth AmeriCup gold medal, while Canada reached the men's title decider for the first time. The event also marked the first 3x3 basketball competition of this scale held in El Salvador.
Canada won the women's final 21-12 over the United States, with Michelle Plouffe leading Canada with nine points. Jimmer Fredette scored 13 of the United States' 21 points in the men's final and finished the tournament with 41 points.
The players
Jimmer Fredette
Jimmer Fredette is a former NBA guard who led the United States men's team in scoring during the final and was named tournament MVP.
Michelle Plouffe
Michelle Plouffe is a Canadian player who led her team in scoring during the women's final and was named tournament MVP.
1xBet
1xBet is a betting company whose partnership with FIBA will continue following the tournament.
The details
The United States took control of the men's final, led by Jimmer Fredette. Canada delivered a convincing 21-12 victory over the United States in the women's final, winning its third women's AmeriCup gold medal and its first since 2024.
Timeline
The FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup 2026 was held in San Salvador, El Salvador, over five days of competition.
El Salvador is scheduled to host the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup again in 2027.
Season Trajectory
The United States men's third consecutive title extends its dominance in the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup, while Canada's women's victory reasserts its competitive standing in the women's division. Canada's appearance in the men's title decider signals growing depth in the men's competition across the Americas.
Canada's women's title reclaims the division for Canada, while the United States men's third straight title extends its run in the tournament. Fantasy and roster implications for the players involved are limited to the 3x3 format and do not carry over to standard basketball leagues.
The takeaway
The 2026 FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup demonstrated the continued competitiveness of women's 3x3 basketball in the Americas, as Canada's return to the top of the women's division shows the field remains open. The tournament's expansion to El Salvador signals the growing global footprint of the format.
What happens next
El Salvador is scheduled to host the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup again in 2027.
Further reading
For more on international competition, explore Basketball coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Yogonet.
