Israel – Latvia. FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifier – Riga, November 30, 2026

Israel – Latvia. FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifier – Riga, November 30, 2026

On November 30, 2026, a FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 qualifying game between Israel and Latvia will take place at Xiaomi Arena in Riga. For the Latvian national team, this will be an important battle for the chance to reach the World Cup final tournament for the second consecutive time. After eight qualifying rounds, Latvia has four wins and is in fourth place. To keep their hopes of catching their rivals alive, the Latvian team needs to win all remaining games. Israel has recorded two wins in eight games. The Israeli team no longer has a chance to qualify for the final tournament. In the first head-to-head game on August 30 in Riga, Latvia won 85:70. Israel was mostly in the lead during the first half. After the halftime break, the Latvian national team took control of the game. The match offers an opportunity to support Latvian basketball players in person as they fight for a place in the final tournament of a world-class competition.

What to expect at the event

The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 qualifying match will bring together the men's national basketball teams of Israel and Latvia. This will be the second head-to-head game between the two teams in the 2026 qualifying cycle, and Latvia will try to repeat its August success.

Venue and time

The game will take place on November 30, 2026, at Xiaomi Arena, 21 Skanstes Street, Riga. Admission for visitors will open at 18:00, the game is scheduled to start at 19:30, and it will end at 21:30.

Tickets

Seated tickets are available in the price range from 8.00 to 300.00 euros. Admission is free for children up to and including 6 years of age, provided they do not occupy a separate seat.

Important information for visitors

• The game is scheduled to last until 21:30.
• Children up to and including 6 years of age may enter free of charge without a separate seat.

Why attend

This is a decisive qualifying match in the Latvian national team's journey to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 final tournament. The game at Xiaomi Arena offers an opportunity to be there in support of the national team and follow its battle against a familiar opponent.