Ukraine, led by Bagatskis, edge past Greece in World Cup qualifiers

In a 2027 FIBA World Cup European qualifying match held in Riga, Ukraine's national basketball team defeated Greece 82:76. The result marks Greece's fourth defeat in its last five outings, underlining the team's struggles in a demanding qualifying group.

The win strengthens Ukraine's position in the group standings, where the team now holds five wins against two losses, sitting in second place behind Spain. Greece, with three wins and four losses, remains near the bottom of its group.

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Several other notable qualifying matches were played during this window. Georgia recorded a commanding home victory over Montenegro, winning 101:74, which secures the team third place in its group.

Latvia's national team was also mentioned in the qualifying results, having lost its previous match to Croatia 80:115. Latvia currently sits fourth in its group with three wins and four losses, and is set to face Israel in its upcoming game.

The qualifying campaign continues with further fixtures, including matches between Turkey and Lithuania, as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina against Italy, which will help shape the final group standings ahead of the 2027 World Cup.