France Eliminated from FIBA World Cup After Shock Upset Loss to Latvia
- France was eliminated from the FIBA World Cup after a 88-86 loss to Latvia, a tournament debutant.
- France struggled offensively throughout the tournament, with star Rudy Gobert failing to make an impact.
- The loss came after France was also beaten convincingly by Canada in their opening game.
- The early exit is a massive disappointment for France, who were considered favorites and are hosting the 2024 Olympics.
- France aims to analyze this failure and regroup in preparation for the Paris Olympics in 11 months.