The Ukrainian men's basketball team, under the leadership of Latvian specialist Ainars Bagatskis, is set to play against Spain in a World Cup qualifying match this Friday in Riga. The game will take place at the Xiaomi Arena at 15:00. In earlier qualifying rounds, Ukraine achieved significant victories, defeating Denmark 88-71 and Georgia 92-79, showcasing their performance and readiness ahead of this critical clash.

Spain has also shown strength in their previous matches, overcoming Denmark 74-64 and securing a decisive win against Georgia with a score of 90-61. Both Spain and Ukraine currently hold two victories in their group, while Denmark and Georgia are yet to win any matches. This competitive atmosphere sets the stage for a crucial showdown between the two teams that are leading their group in the qualifiers.

The World Cup finals are scheduled to take place in Qatar from August 27 to September 12, 2027, where Qatar has already qualified despite still participating in the qualification phase. European teams are competing for 12 qualifying positions, while teams from Asia, Oceania, Africa, and the Americas vie for a limited number of spots, highlighting the global stakes involved in these qualifiers.