Next Sunday, September 3, Spain will face Canada in a crucial duel for a place in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Basketball World Cup. After a surprise defeat against Latvia, the Spanish team, led by Sergio Scariolo, needs to redeem itself and give everything if you want to continue in the competition.
The Spanish team lived a bitter episode against Latvia, falling 69-74 after deflating in the last quarter. It was a collapse of a team that seemed to have controlled the game until the final minutes. Now, against Canada, the prevailing need for victory rises like a sword of Damocles over the heads of the Spanish players. There is no margin for error, and this match is set to be an early final on the road to the title.
Canada is not far behind in difficulties either. Despite being listed as one of the favorite teams, the Canadians, coached by Spaniard Jordi Fernández, also suffered a recent defeat, 65-69 against Brazil. As with Spain, Canada suffered in the fourth quarter, allowing a comeback by the Brazilian team that cast doubt on their ability to win the trophy.
So there are two giants of international basketball, both slipping on their way to the top, facing off in a duel that will determine who gets up and who stays on the road to the 2023 Basketball World Cup.
The match will be held from 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 3. RTVE and the streaming platform RTVE Play will offer a free live broadcast. It can also be followed through the La Vanguardia website.
