Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, recently hosted a thrilling week of action for the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2025, which saw Spain and The Netherlands secure their historic first-ever titles. The event captivated an estimated 50,000 fans throughout the week, offering numerous memorable moments and culminating in two unmissable final matches.

The men's tournament concluded with an epic showdown between Spain and Switzerland. Spain's hot shooting from beyond the arc established an early lead, while Switzerland struggled with foul trouble. Diego De Blas, a 24-year-old Spanish player, was a pivotal force, contributing significantly on both offense and defense. He extended Spain's lead to 10-5 with a crucial step-back two-pointer just three minutes into the game. De Blas continued his impressive performance, hitting his fourth two-pointer to bring Spain within a point of victory. The win was emphatically sealed by his teammate, Iván Aurrecoechea, who delivered a thunderous dunk, securing a 21-17 victory for Spain and their inaugural 3x3 World Cup title.

In the women’s final, the fairytale run of host nation Mongolia faced its ultimate challenge against the top-seeded Dutch team, featuring the world's best player, Noortje Driessen. From the outset, The Netherlands demonstrated why they are considered the top team, employing a suffocating defense that prevented Mongolia from finding their rhythm from the perimeter, a strategy that had been key to their success throughout the competition. A step-back two-pointer from Driessen with three minutes left extended the gap to eight points, leaving Mongolia with a significant deficit to overcome. Despite a late two-pointer from Mongolia with 90 seconds remaining that reignited hope among the home crowd, the Dutch remained composed under pressure and ultimately secured their first 3x3 World Cup title.

The final standings for the men's tournament were: 1. Spain, 2. Switzerland, 3. Serbia, 4. Germany, 5. United States, 6. Puerto Rico, 7. Latvia, 8. China, 9. Netherlands, 10. Australia, 11. Austria, 12. Japan, 13. Canada, 14. Great Britain, 15. Belgium, 16. Lithuania, 17. France, 18. Montenegro, 19. Mongolia, 20. Madagascar. For the women's tournament, the standings were: 1. Netherlands, 2. Mongolia, 3. Canada, 4. Poland, 5. Australia, 6. United States, 7. Spain, 8. France, 9. Japan, 10. China, 11. Germany, 12. Hungary, 13. Czechia, 14. Brazil, 15. Italy, 16. Austria, 17. Latvia, 18. Ukraine, 19. Chile, 20. Madagascar.