Japan Opens FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 With Both Teams Chasing First Quarterfinals

The FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 opened in Warsaw on June 1, with Japan’s men’s and women’s national teams both in the field and both targeting a first trip to the quarterfinals.

According to the Japan Basketball Association, the opening day marks the start of a tournament that runs from June 1 to June 7 in the Polish capital. FIBA had already confirmed Warsaw as the host city and published the competition schedule in advance, including opening-day play on June 1.

For Japan, the immediate goal is clear: both the men’s and women’s teams are trying to reach the last eight for the first time at this event. That gives the opening round added weight, with every result carrying early importance in the race out of the group stage.

FIBA’s official coverage had placed Japan among the teams to watch in the women’s competition and confirmed the structure and dates of the event. The tournament now moves from preview to competition, with the first games beginning as scheduled in Warsaw.

Further updates will depend on Japan’s opening results and how the two squads progress through the group phase.