The Estonian national basketball team continues its World Cup qualifying series with a match against Sweden in Stockholm this Friday. The live broadcast will be available on ETV2 and ERR Sports Portal, starting at 19.50. Commentators Kristjan Kalkun and Martin Dorbek will cover the game, while reporter Anu Säärits will provide on-site impressions. Estonia began the qualifiers with an impressive victory against Slovenia but faced a narrow defeat at home against the Czech Republic shortly after.

Estonia will play Sweden twice this week, first away and then again on Sunday at Unibet Arena. Head coach Heiko Rannula has brought a squad of 14 players to Stockholm, with key players Siim-Sander Vene and Erik Makke absent from the game, along with Hugo Toom and Leemet Böckler. Coach Rannula emphasized the importance of maintaining composure under pressure, mentioning that the team has had experience in evenly matched and crucial games and is looking to apply the lessons learned from past matches.

The match against Sweden is crucial, not only in terms of standings in the qualifiers but also for the development and morale of the Estonian team. As the qualifiers progress, maintaining a competitive edge against a neighboring country in the sport is vital for Estonia's aspirations in the World Cup and the wider basketball community in Europe. The outcomes of this series could significantly impact the team's chances in securing a spot for the World Cup, highlighting the importance of their performance this week.