Qatar Faces Tunisia in Basketball Friendly
Qatar Faces Tunisia in Basketball Friendly
Updated at: June 23, 2026 at 05:45 AM
In June 2026, the Qatar senior men’s national basketball team hosted Tunisia for two friendly matches at the Al Gharafa SC Multi-Purpose Hall in Doha.
Scheduled for June 23 and 25, these games were a vital part of Qatar’s preparation for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 qualifiers.
Under the guidance of Turkish coach Hakan Demir, the Qatari squad focused on testing tactics and improving team cohesion following an intensive training camp in Antalya, Turkey.
For Tunisia, these matches served as crucial warm-ups for their own FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers taking place in Angola shortly after.
These friendlies were particularly significant for Qatar, as they provided a final tune-up before their high-stakes official group stage match against Saudi Arabia on June 29.
With Qatar, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia all fighting for the top spot in Group D, every game is essential.
While both nations have faced each other before at the youth level or with development squads, these specific matches featured the top senior national players, marking an important step in their journey toward international success.
