The Latvian men's basketball team is set to compete against Poland in the 2027 World Cup qualifying match, which will take place first in Riga and then in Poland. The announcement was made by the Latvian Basketball Association (LBS), highlighting that key players Adrian Andževs, Rodijs Mačoha, and Anrijs Miška will not be part of the lineup. The team has been training with a roster of 15 players, emphasizing the challenge ahead as they prepare for these crucial matches.

In the current F group standings, Poland has emerged strong with two wins, while both Latvia and the Netherlands hold one victory each. Austria trails behind with two losses. The qualifying tournament is significant as the top three teams from this group will advance to the next phase, where they will collide with the top teams from Group E, which includes Germany, Croatia, Israel, and Cyprus. The stakes are high, as the best teams will earn the right to compete in the World Cup finals in Qatar, making these upcoming games critical for Latvia’s aspirations.

The Latvia national team’s lineup for the match against Poland includes notable talents such as Kristaps Ķilps from VEF Rīga, Roberts Blumbergs from Izmiras Petkim Spor in Turkey, Klāvs Čavars from Baku Sabah in Azerbaijan, and Artūrs Kurucs from Lugo Rio Breogan. This mix of players reflects a blend of domestic and international experience as Latvia seeks to improve its standing in the qualifiers against a competitive Polish team.