Canada Women Win 3x3 AmeriCup Gold
Canada's women's 3x3 basketball team beat the United States 21-12 in El Salvador to take the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup title, while the men's team earned silver.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Basketball
Canada's women's 3x3 basketball team defeated the United States 21-12 in the final of the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup in El Salvador. Canada's men's team lost the final 20-15 to the United States and took silver.
Why it matters
The women's win avenges their loss to the United States in the 2025 tournament. The men's silver is the best finish in that program's AmeriCup history, signalling growth for Canada's 3x3 programs ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Michelle Plouffe scored 42 points to lead all tournament scorers and was named women's MVP. Canada's women won 21-12 over the United States in the final, while the men lost 20-15 to the same opponent.
The players
Michelle Plouffe
Michelle Plouffe is a Canadian 3x3 basketball player who was named tournament MVP and led all scorers with 42 points.
The details
Canada's women's team won gold after beating the United States in the final in El Salvador on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Michelle Plouffe was named tournament MVP and led all scorers with 42 points.
Timeline
2025: Canada's women lost to the United States in the previous tournament.
Sunday, November 1, 2026: FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup final held in El Salvador.
2028: Canada's team targets a medal at the Los Angeles Olympics.
Season Trajectory
The women's gold and men's silver give Canada a strong showing in the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup, with the men's silver matching the best finish in that program's history. The results position both teams for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where medal contention is the stated goal.
Canada's women's gold and men's silver mean both programs enter the 2028 Olympic cycle with strong recent results. Fans following 3x3 basketball can track both rosters as qualification approaches.
The takeaway
Canada's 3x3 programs closed a strong AmeriCup with gold for the women and the men's best-ever finish in the tournament. Both teams now look toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as the next major target.
What happens next
Canada's team is pursuing a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Further reading
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