Latvia continued their strong qualifying form with an 86-68 road win over Austria in a FIBA Basketball World Cup European Qualifier on December 2, 2025. The Latvian team, featuring several EuroLeague stars, used their superior talent and experience to gradually pull away from the Austrian side. Austria competed hard but could not sustain their effort against Latvia's disciplined and potent offensive sets. The 18-point victory reinforced Latvia's status as one of the favorites to qualify from their group. For Austria, the loss highlighted the challenging level of competition in the European qualifiers.