In a stunning upset during the World Cup qualifying match held in Reykjavik, Lithuania's men's basketball team built a significant 21-point lead but ultimately lost to Iceland by a narrow margin of 85 to 86. The game saw Lithuania take the lead from the second quarter onwards, but a faltering defense in the last quarter allowed Iceland to rally back, with Elvars Fridriksons scoring 22 of his 34 points during this critical period. His clutch performance included a decisive last-second shot that secured the win for Iceland.

Lithuania had positioned itself well for victory, particularly after a strong third quarter that highlighted its capabilities, outscoring Iceland 24 to 11. Despite this advantage and leading by one point just six seconds before the game's conclusion, the team was unable to contain Iceland's offensive surge, led by Fridriksons. Other notable contributions for Lithuania came from Mareks Blaževičs and Ažuls Tū, who scored 19 and 16 points, respectively. However, the lack of strategic play in the closing moments proves to be a critical factor in their unexpected defeat.