ANTWERP (Belgium) – The road to continental 3×3 basketball glory starts with a pecking order, but the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup has a habit of tearing up predictions. Germany lead the men’s Power Rankings heading into Antwerp, with Serbia, Latvia and the Netherlands close behind. Here’s how the 12 teams stack up before the action begins.

1. Germany

Germany take the No.1 spot after emerging as one of Europe’s most dangerous sides. Their blend of size, versatility and two-way intensity makes them a tough matchup. Of course, that’s embodied by no other than Fabian Giessmann. After beating France at the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals and just falling short in the Final against Latvia, the Germans arrive in Antwerp with genuine title credentials.

2. Serbia

Few teams can match Serbia’s individual firepower, with world No.1 Strahinja Stojačić leading the charge. Of course, they will also have some of the biggest names from the FIBA 3×3 World Tour like Filip Kaluđerović and Nenad Nerandžić of Ub alongside Dorde Simeunovic of Liman. As such, this squad has the experience and pedigree to thrive when games tighten up. If their stars find rhythm early, Serbia can quickly turn the rankings into reality.

3. Latvia

The reigning FIBA 3×3 World Cup champions remain one of the safest picks, especially with the ‘Batman and Robin’ duo of Karlis Lasmanis and Nauris Miezis leading the way. Latvia’s explosiveness and big-game experience make them dangerous in any knockout matchup. They would also love to finish the job after losing in last year’s Europe Cup Final to Lithuania.

4. Netherlands

Olympic champions Netherlands sit fourth, but that ranking hardly tells the whole story. Worthy de Jong brings championship pedigree and elite scoring ability as the Dutch chase a first men’s Europe Cup crown. Having Utrecht’s Nesta Agasi will also be quite interesting. If he meshes well with de Jong & Co., the Dutch could go very far. Their pool play matchup with Spain will set the tone.

5. France

France have consistently been among Europe’s elite and will be hungry after falling to Germany at the World Cup. Not having Franck Seguela is a genuine curiosity, but Hugo Suhard and Paul Djoko give them veteran leadership, playmaking and shooting under pressure. They also carry extra motivation as they chase a first men’s Europe Cup title.

6. Belgium

The hosts land at No.6, but home-court energy could make them a major threat. Dennis Donkor and Jonas Foerts lead a Belgian side capable of feeding off the Antwerp crowd. Put Thibaut ‘Must-see TV’ Vervoort in the mix, and they have guys who can catch fire in the blink of an eye. Belgium’s pool play clash with Serbia is one of the event’s must-see matchups.

7. Lithuania

Defending champions Lithuania may be seventh, but that also makes them the ultimate ranking upset candidate. Ignas Vaitkus returns as the reigning Europe Cup MVP, giving them a proven continental closer. Never count out a team that already knows what it takes to win.

8. Spain

Spain do note enter as the reigning World Cup champions after losing the title in Warsaw earier this year. Still, they find themselves eighth in the Power Rankings. That makes them one of the most intriguing teams in the field. Iván Aurrecoechea will be immovable under the basket, while Diego De Blas’ versatility will be all-important. Their opening pool battle with Olympic champions Netherlands should be a statement game.

9. Switzerland

Switzerland may not have the same trophy cabinet as the teams above them, but they have earned their place among Europe’s best, especially after sweeping the Kosice Qualifier. Their disciplined approach can make them very dangerous opponents. A strong start against Lithuania and Latvia would instantly change the conversation.

10. Italy

Italy occupy the No.10 spot and arrive with everything to gain. Their pool alongside Netherlands and Spain gives them opportunities to make an early statement, or an early exit. If the Italians disrupt the established order, they could become one of Antwerp’s surprise stories.

11. Estonia

Estonia sit just outside the top 10, but the gap can disappear quickly in 3×3 basketball. After all, this team swept all their games at the Bucharest Qualifier. Overlook them at your own risk. That said, Estonia will need to embrace the pace and physicality from the opening possession. A pool upset would put them firmly on the map.

12. Ireland

Ireland round out the rankings after topping the Pristina Qualifier. However, that position comes with zero margin for hesitation. Their pool features Lithuania and Latvia, the protagonists from last year’s Europe Cup Final. With nothing to lose, Ireland can play the spoiler and make life difficult for the favorites.

The rankings may point to Germany, Serbia and Latvia at the front, but Antwerp will decide what matters. With Olympic, World Cup and Europe Cup champions alongside legitimate challengers and new faces across the field, expect the order to change once the first check ball is made.

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Want to learn more about 3×3 basketball? Explore the official FIBA 3×3 Rules to understand the unique fast-paced format of the game, or discover the FIBA 3×3 Competition Structure to see how the discipline’s global pathway connects grassroots events, professional tours and world-class international competitions.

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ANTWERP (Belgium) – Europe’s best women’s 3×3 basketball national teams are ready to battle for continental supremacy in Antwerp, with defending champions, World Cup winners, rising powers and some of the biggest stars from the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series all set to take center stage.

With the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup 2026 tipping off on September 11, the stage is set for three days of high-intensity action, where every possession could make the difference.

Before the race for gold begins, here are the players who could define the women’s competition in Antwerp.

Noortje Driessen (Netherlands)

The reigning FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup Women’s MVP will be at the heart of the Netherlands’ title defense. Driessen has emerged as one of the leading stars in women’s 3×3 basketball, combining scoring, playmaking and an ability to impact every area of the game. With the Netherlands looking to defend their European crown, expect Driessen to lead the way.

Gracia Alonso de Armiño (Spain)

Spain arrive in Antwerp as one of Europe’s perennial contenders, though they will be without longtime pillars Vega Gimeno and Sandra Ygueravide, who was part of last year’s Team of the Tournament. The onus then will be on Alonso de Armiño to carry Spain’s chances. She brings experience and leadership to the challenge as Spain look to make another deep run in a tournament packed with elite competition.

Laetitia Guapo (France)

France bring plenty of experience and confidence to Antwerp, especially after just winning the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026. Of course, Guapo was among the team’s key leaders in Shanghai, even being named the MVP. Her ability to control the tempo and create opportunities will be important as France look to win their fourth Europe Cup title. A tough Pool C awaits, with Czechia and Sweden standing in their way.

Ama Degbeon (Germany)

Germany have developed into one of the continent’s most dangerous women’s programs. Paris 2024 Olympic champion Marie Reichert will have everyone’s attention, but Ama Degbeon could actually be the x-factor. She led the entire FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 in total rebounds and provides a powerful presence around the basket. With Germany facing Poland and hosts Belgium in Pool D, her physicality and rebounding should prove crucial.

Alexandra Mollenhauer (Azerbaijan)

Azerbaijan are raring to regain their winning ways after their recent disappointment at the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 Shanghai Final. Still, their rise has been one of the biggest stories in women’s 3×3 basketball, and Mollenhauer hopes she can lead them to their first Europe Cup title. After helping Azerbaijan reach the Europe Cup Final last year, she has continued to shine on the Women’s Series. For sure, Azerbaijan will look to make another statement in Antwerp.

Aleksandra Ziemborska (Poland)

Poland enter the Europe Cup looking to bounce back after a difficult FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026, and Ziemborska will be one of the players tasked with leading the response. Her scoring ability gives Poland a dangerous offensive option as they face Germany and Belgium in Pool D.

Karolína Sotolova (Czechia)

Czechia return to the Europe Cup with Sotolova as one of their key players. Her experience and all-around game will be important in a competitive Pool C featuring France and Sweden, with every possession potentially carrying major consequences.

Klaudia Papp (Hungary)

Never count Hungary out. Papp gives the team an explosive offensive weapon and has already shown she can trouble Europe’s biggest teams, with Hungary famously defeating Spain at the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026. Another big performance could put Hungary in the knockout mix in Antwerp.

The curtains are about to open at the European Championship arena on Groenplaats. With the defending champions, emerging contenders and Europe’s biggest women’s 3×3 basketball stars converging on Antwerp, the margins will be razor-thin. These eight players will have a major role to play as Europe’s best battle for the crown.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 Cups tournaments throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official FIBA 3×3 website, where you can find the latest news, star players and everything you need to know. Fans can also keep track of the Event Calendar and the latest FIBA 3×3 Individual and Federation Rankings as teams and players continue their push toward the season finale.

Want to learn more about 3×3 basketball? Explore the official FIBA 3×3 Rules to understand the unique fast-paced format of the game, or discover the FIBA 3×3 Competition Structure to see how the discipline’s global pathway connects grassroots events, professional tours and world-class international competitions.

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ANTWERP (Belgium) – Europe’s best 3×3 basketball national teams are ready to battle for continental supremacy at Antwerp’s European Championship arena on Groenplaats, with Olympic champions, World Cup winners and some of the biggest stars from the FIBA 3×3 basketball World Tour all set to take center stage.

With the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup 2026 tipping off on September 11, the stage is set for three days of high-intensity action, where every possession could make the difference.

Before the race for gold begins, here are the players who could define the men’s competition in Antwerp.

Strahinja Stojacic (Serbia)

The world’s No.1 player leads a Serbian team loaded with experience and star power. Of course, Stojacic has established himself as one of the defining figures of modern 3×3 basketball, combining scoring, playmaking and athleticism to make him one of the toughest halfcourt matchups on the planet. With Serbia seeking their first Europe Cup title since 2023, “Doctor Strange” will be central to their ambitions.

Worthy de Jong (Netherlands)

Few players bring more big-stage experience and presence to Antwerp than de Jong. The Paris 2024 Olympic champion remains one of the most recognizable stars in 3×3 basketball and combines creativity, explosiveness and scoring ability with a wealth of international experience. With the Netherlands looking to make a run at their first men’s title, expect de Jong to be at the heart of their challenge.

Ignas Vaitkus (Lithuania)

The defending champions return to Antwerp looking to retain their continental crown, and last year’s MVP is expected to once again lead the charge. It goes without saying that Vaitkus will be central to Lithuania’s title defense. They do face a tough Pool D featuring Latvia and upstarts Ireland, setting up an immediate test for the reigning European champions.

Hugo Suhard (France)

France bring plenty of experience to Antwerp, with Suhard set to provide perimeter shooting, leadership and playmaking for a team still looking for their first men’s European title. The French face red-hot Germany in Pool D, renewing a rivalry intensified by the Germans’ victory over France in the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals.

Fabian Giessmann (Germany)

Speaking of Germany, their rise has been one of the most intriguing stories in European 3×3 basketball, and Giessmann is the biggest name representing the new generation driving that progress. The versatile big man combines size, athleticism and two-way ability and will be key against a French team with plenty of experience.

Karlis Lasmanis (Latvia)

One of the most decorated players in 3×3 basketball history, Lasmanis brings Olympic, World Cup and of course, European-winning pedigree to Antwerp. As such, he has, of course, completed the discipline’s coveted “triple crown.” He has not enjoyed much success on the World Tour with pro team Shanghai (CHN), but he’s hoping his fortunes changer here. Latvia’s Pool C clash with defending champions Lithuania promises to be one of the tournament’s marquee matchups.

Diego De Blas (Spain)

Spain arrive looking to bounce back at the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup after being unable to defend their FIBA 3×3 World Cup title in Warsaw earlier this year. De Blas represents their youth movement and is part of a talented Spanish roster facing Olympic champions Netherlands, setting up one of the most anticipated games of the opening day.

Dennis Donkor (Belgium)

The home crowd will have plenty to cheer for with Donkor leading Belgium’s charge in Antwerp. A familiar face on the World Tour, the Belgian star brings streaky shooting, defensive intensity and attacking ability to a team chasing their first Europe Cup title. His battle with Stojacic in Pool A could add another chapter to a rivalry forged on the professional circuit.

The stage is set. With defending champions, World Cup winners, Olympic champions and rising powers all converging on Antwerp, the action should be intense and margins razor-thin. These eight players will have a major role to play as Europe’s best battle for the continent’s foremost 3×3 basketball crown.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 Cups tournaments throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official FIBA 3×3 website, where you can find the latest news, star players and everything you need to know. Fans can also keep track of the Event Calendar and the latest FIBA 3×3 Individual and Federation Rankings as teams and players continue their push toward the season finale.

Want to learn more about 3×3 basketball? Explore the official FIBA 3×3 Rules to understand the unique fast-paced format of the game, or discover the FIBA 3×3 Competition Structure to see how the discipline’s global pathway connects grassroots events, professional tours and world-class international competitions.

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ANTWERP (Belgium) – The FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup Crelan 2026 tips off in Antwerp from September 11 to 13, bringing together Europe’s top men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball teams for three days of high-level action.

Fans around the world will be able to follow every crossover, clutch shot and highlight through an extensive network of broadcast partners covering Europe and beyond, on top of following the action on youtube.com/FIBA3x3.

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With the continent’s best players set to take center stage in Antwerp, the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup Crelan 2026 promises another unforgettable showcase of the game’s fastest-growing urban team sport.

Stay tuned to https://fiba3x3.basketball/2026/europecup and follow @FIBA3x3 on social media for full schedules, results, highlights and exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage throughout the event.

Confira os principais motivos para os fãs de basquete acompanharem de perto o torneio.

Primeiro, o nível dos participantes. Algumas das principais seleções nacionais da Europa entrarão em quadra, incluindo campeãs e medalhistas olímpicas e mundiais. Sérvia, Holanda, França, Espanha e outras potências do basquete apresentarão suas principais escalações. Os fãs poderão acompanhar alguns dos melhores jogadores dando tudo de si do início ao fim.

Segundo, o formato 3×3 é único por si só; cada segundo conta. Uma partida em uma única cesta dura apenas 10 minutos ou até que uma equipe alcance 21 pontos, e os times têm apenas 12 segundos para organizar uma jogada. Não há tempo para se acomodar: a posse de bola muda constantemente, enquanto infiltrações em alta velocidade e arremessos de longa distância mantêm os fãs atentos durante toda a partida.

Terceiro, a imprevisibilidade. No basquete tradicional, uma equipe favorita pode se recuperar depois de um quarto ruim. No 3×3, apenas alguns minutos de desempenho abaixo do esperado ou algumas bolas de três pontos do azarão podem virar o jogo completamente. Mesmo em torneios com as principais seleções nacionais, equipes de menor ranking frequentemente derrotam grandes potências já estabelecidas. Isso transforma cada partida em um verdadeiro thriller.

Quarto, a atmosfera de um grande festival de basquete. A FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup combina competição de alto nível com cultura de rua, apresentações de DJs ao vivo, atividades interativas e a energia única do streetball, criando uma verdadeira celebração para os fãs. A empolgação permanece mesmo depois do torneio, incentivando o público a continuar acompanhando a modalidade.

Quinto, um campeão europeu será definido em apenas três dias. A programação intensa significa que não há partidas de baixa importância: cada confronto, desde os primeiros minutos da fase de grupos até a final, é decisivo, e as equipes praticamente não podem se dar ao luxo de cometer um único erro.

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Here are the main reasons why basketball fans should keep an eye on the tournament.

First, the level of participants. Some of Europe’s strongest national teams take the court, including Olympic and world champions and medalists. Serbia, the Netherlands, France, Spain, and other basketball powerhouses will bring their strongest lineups. Fans will see some of the best players going all out from start to finish.

Second, the 3×3 format is unique itself; every second counts there. A game on a single basket lasts just 10 minutes or until one team reaches 21 points, and sides have only 12 seconds to set up a play. There’s no time to settle in – possession changes constantly, while lightning-fast drives and long-range shots keep fans on the edge of their seats.

Third, the sheer unpredictability. In traditional basketball, a favorite can recover from a poor quarter. In 3×3, just a couple of bad minutes or a few three-pointers from the underdog can turn the game on its head. Even at tournaments featuring top national teams, lower-ranked sides often take down established giants. This makes every match a real thriller.

Fourth, major basketball festival atmosphere. The FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup blends high-level competition with street culture, live DJ sets, interactive activities, and the unique energy of streetball, creating a real celebration for the fans. The excitement lasts long after the tournament, encouraging people to keep following the sport.

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In this article, 1xBet highlights five reasons why the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup 2026 in Antwerp is an event worth following, from its fast-paced format and elite national teams to its unpredictable matches and festival atmosphere.

From September 11 to 13, Antwerp hosts the European 3×3 basketball tournament. Twelve men’s and twelve women’s national teams that made it through the qualifying rounds will compete for the title. The competitive excitement and vibrant urban atmosphere draw a broad audience, while global brand 1xBet, an official FIBA partner, supports the development of basketball and the organization of events on this scale.

Here are the main reasons why basketball fans should keep an eye on the tournament.

First, the level of participants. Some of Europe’s strongest national teams take the court, including Olympic and world champions and medalists. Serbia, the Netherlands, France, Spain, and other basketball powerhouses will bring their strongest lineups. Fans will see some of the best players going all out from start to finish.

Second, the 3×3 format is unique itself; every second counts there. A game on a single basket lasts just 10 minutes or until one team reaches 21 points, and sides have only 12 seconds to set up a play. There’s no time to settle in – possession changes constantly, while lightning-fast drives and long-range shots keep fans on the edge of their seats.

Third, the sheer unpredictability. In traditional basketball, a favorite can recover from a poor quarter. In 3×3, just a couple of bad minutes or a few three-pointers from the underdog can turn the game on its head. Even at tournaments featuring top national teams, lower-ranked sides often take down established giants. This makes every match a real thriller.

Fourth, major basketball festival atmosphere. The FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup blends high-level competition with street culture, live DJ sets, interactive activities, and the unique energy of streetball, creating a real celebration for the fans. The excitement lasts long after the tournament, encouraging people to keep following the sport.

Fifth, a European champion is crowned in just three days. The packed schedule means there are no low-stakes games: every matchup, from the opening minutes of the group stage to the final, matters, and teams can barely afford a single mistake.

That’s why 1xBet actively supports the growth of 3х3 basketball. For those looking to monetize interest in this and other major competitions, the 1xPartners affiliate program offers new partnership opportunities across the sports industry.

The FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup 2026 promises to be an unforgettable experience for players and spectators alike. Make it one to remember with 1xBet, an official FIBA partner.