The 2026 FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup Women’s tournament will unfold in Antwerp, Belgium, bringing together Europe’s strongest national squads for a week of high‑intensity 3‑on‑3 basketball.
Antwerp set for an unpredictable showdown
Netherlands enter as the defending champions, sitting atop the Power Rankings, with MVP Noortje Driessen leading a squad that remains the team to beat despite recent setbacks.
France are chasing a fourth Europe Cup title and rely on elite offensive talent, highlighted by Laetitia Guapo, the MVP of the Women’s Series Shanghai Final, while Azerbaijan, last year’s runners‑up, count on Alexandra Mollenhauer and Arica Carter to build on their 2025 podium finish.
Spain, known for its experience, sees Gracia Alonso de Armiño steering a refreshed roster after key retirements, and Germany, the reigning Olympic champions, sit fifth but must sharpen their offense to challenge the leading teams.
Slovenia, ranked sixth, could disrupt the draw with a balanced squad led by Eva Lisec, while Poland, seeking to rebound after a disappointing World Cup, will focus on a strong showing; Czechia, eighth, are a dangerous opponent thanks to Karolína Sotolová’s experience in close games, and Hungary, ninth, have demonstrated they can upset higher‑seeded teams, most recently beating Spain.
Ukraine earned their spot by sweeping Romania in qualification and will face a tough Pool A, while the hosts, Belgium, rank 11th but benefit from home‑court advantage in Pool D against Germany and Poland, and Sweden, placed twelfth, have shown they can compete with Europe’s best and may deliver a tournament surprise.
With a blend of seasoned powers and emerging forces, the competition promises unpredictable matchups and thrilling basketball, as each nation brings its own narrative to the court in Antwerp.