SportsPublished: 27 August 2026 at 23:15

Latvia's basketball team loses to Croatia in World Cup qualifier

Latvia's men's national basketball team lost to Croatia on Thursday in Zadar in the opening match of the second round of 2027 World Cup qualification.

Latvia's men's national basketball team traveled to Croatia on Thursday, playing against the host nation in the city of Zadar. The match was part of the second round of qualification for the 2027 Basketball World Cup.

The Latvian team suffered a defeat against the Croatian national side. This marked the first game of the second qualifying round for both teams.

The World Cup qualification process will continue with further matches, giving Latvia's team additional opportunities to earn points toward advancing to the tournament.

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