On Friday, November 27, 2026, at 19:30, Xiaomi Arena
The Latvian national team faces a decisive battle for the chance to take part in the World Cup final tournament for the second time in a row.
After 8 rounds of the qualification tournament, the German national team, with 7 wins, is at the top of the table, alongside the teams from Poland and Croatia. Meanwhile, the Latvian national team, with 4 wins, is in 4th place, still keeping its chances of catching up with its rivals. To make those hopes come true, victories in all remaining games are needed.
The paths of the Latvian and German teams last crossed in the quarterfinals of the 2023 World Cup, when the opponents prevailed 81:79 in a dramatic finish. After that victory, the German national team went on to win the World Cup and last September also triumphed in Riga at EuroBasket 2025, rising to 2nd place in the FIBA rankings.
After setbacks at the start of the qualification tournament, the Latvian national team has won three of its last four games, improving its position in the standings and keeping alive the hope of reaching the final tournament, which will take place in Qatar next summer.
In the game against the world and European champions, the Latvian team will not be the favorite, but as has already happened more than once, on home court with the support of the sixth player, Latvian basketball players can break the resistance of any rival.
Let’s support the Latvian national team on the road to the World Cup final tournament!
Children up to 6 years of age inclusive are admitted free of charge (without occupying a separate seat).
Our land - Latvia!
