The U.S. men’s team claimed gold for the third year in a row, while the Canadian women took back the title by beating the defending champions. It was the first 3×3 competition of this scale ever held in El Salvador, and another highlight of the international basketball calendar, supported by FIBA partner, 1xBet.
The men’s final featured two teams that knew each other’s strengths well. Canada was making its first appearance at this stage, but the Americans wasted no time shutting down their hopes of victory. Jimmer Fredette was the biggest problem for Canada: the veteran guard scored 13 of the U.S. team’s 21 points. Canada fought to get back into the game, but the Americans held firm to win their fifth AmeriCup gold medal.
In the women’s final, the big question was whether Canada could stop the defending champions. They answered it emphatically, winning 21-12 and denying the U.S. a repeat of last year’s success. Michelle Plouffe led the charge with 9 points, helping her team to its third women’s AmeriCup gold and its first since 2024.
The title games unfolded in a festive basketball atmosphere: fans in the stands reacted to every long-range shot and dunk, while 1xBet branding on the LED screens around the court added to the arena’s look.
The two stars of the finals also took home the top individual awards. Jimmer Fredette was named MVP of the men’s competition after scoring 41 points across the tournament. He put up 8 points against Mexico in the quarterfinal, 5 against Brazil in the semifinal and 13 in the gold medal game. He also finished first in player value (59.4), total points and two-pointers made.
Michelle Plouffe ended the AmeriCup with the same 41-point total and was named MVP of the women’s competition. In the playoffs, she scored 8 points against Chile in the quarterfinal, 11 against Colombia in the semifinal and another 9 in the final.
The memorable moments didn’t stop at the gold medal games. Colombia’s women earned their first-ever AmeriCup medal, beating Cuba 15-12 in the bronze medal game. On the men’s side, Puerto Rico finished third, edging past Brazil 19-17 in a nail-biting finish to claim their first bronze at the tournament.
Results like these show just how competitive and diverse 3×3 basketball is becoming. The next chapter starts in 2027, when El Salvador hosts FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup once again.
The partnership between 1xBet and FIBA will keep connecting the brand with one of the most exciting formats in modern basketball. Backing competitions of this scale helps grow the sport, reach new audiences and give fans around the world fresh chances to discover 3×3.
