Latvia's women's national team beat Sweden 70-60 in an international friendly on Wednesday evening. The match took place in Riga on August 6, 2026, and finished with a ten-point margin for the hosts. It was a comfortable result that reflected the gap in recent form between the two sides.
Latvia had not lost a game since November 2025. They beat Estonia 82-75, then Netherlands 73-64, and Slovenia 79-53 in March, before adding two more victories over Estonia and Netherlands in November. By then they were rolling, and Sweden, who had lost three of their last four, simply could not match that momentum.
Sweden's run of defeats stretched back to June 2025. They lost to Finland 86-77, Lithuania 87-65, and Spain 78-75, with only a win against Great Britain 75-66 providing any relief. They had not beaten a side of Latvia's calibre for some time, and the match confirmed they still have work to do.
The final score told the story without needing minute-by-minute detail. Latvia controlled the tempo from the start, and Sweden never really got going. The hosts let the game flow, while the visitors struggled to find any rhythm against a team that had not lost since last autumn.
For Latvia the win extends their unbeaten run to five games. Sweden's poor run continues, and the gap between them in confidence was visible throughout. The result means Latvia move forward with belief, while Sweden must find a way to reverse their fortunes.