SportsPublished: 27 August 2026 at 09:17

Latvia's basketball team opens World Cup qualifying second round in Croatia

Latvia's men's basketball team will play their opening match of the 2027 World Cup qualifying second round on Thursday, facing hosts Croatia away in Zadar.

Latvia's men's national basketball team will travel to the Croatian city of Zadar on Thursday to play the first match of the second round of 2027 World Cup qualifying.

The game will be an away fixture for Latvia, with the Croatian national team serving as hosts.

The match marks the official start of Latvia's second-round qualifying campaign as the team continues its pursuit of a spot in the 2027 World Cup tournament.

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