FIBA 3x3 World Cup Preview: Who’s Taking Gold in Warsaw?

The FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 is here, and Word on the Str33ts is breaking it all down before the action tips off in Warsaw, Poland from June 1–7. In this episode, we preview the biggest national team event in 3x3 basketball, going pool by pool through both the men’s and women’s tournaments. Who are the real gold medal favourites? Which teams are flying under the radar? Who has the most pressure on their shoulders? And which squads look dangerous on paper, but still have question marks when the lights get bright? We discuss the contenders, dark horses, teams we don’t fully trust, bold takes, medal predictions, and everything you need to know before the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 in Warsaw begins. From Serbia, USA, France, Netherlands, Spain, Lithuania, Mongolia, China, Poland and beyond.. this is your full 3x3 World Cup preview. In this episode: 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:57 Mens Pool Breakdown 00:52:24 Womens Pool Breakdown 01:14:36 Dark Horse Picks 01:24:22 Teams We Don't Trust 01:32:45 Under The Most Pressure!? 01:40:13 Gold Medal Favourites & Bold Takes 01:50:33 Top 3's