A tense sixth official clash awaits in Riga, where Ukraine hold a narrow edge and both teams will push for momentum in World Cup qualifying.
On July 2, the Ukrainian national men’s basketball team will play in Riga a nominally home match against Georgia as part of the 2027 World Cup qualification. According to the Ukrainian Basketball Federation’s press service, this meeting will be the sixth official duel between the teams.
History of Ukraine’s official matches against Georgia
4 September 2011, EuroBasket 2011, group stage – Georgia – Ukraine 69:53.
3 September 2017, EuroBasket 2017, group stage – Georgia – Ukraine 81:88.
26 November 2021, World Cup 2023 qualification – Georgia – Ukraine 88:83.
1 July 2022, World Cup 2023 qualification – Ukraine – Georgia 79:66.
27 November 2025, World Cup 2027 qualification – Georgia – Ukraine 79:92.
Head-to-head in official meetings: three wins for Ukraine versus two wins for Georgia; the point difference is 395:383 in favor of the Ukrainians.
According to the Ukrainian Basketball Federation, this match will be another stage of the duel between the national teams ahead of the upcoming tournament.