Dominican Republic Kicks Off 2025 Basketball World Cup Quest Against Mexico
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Argentina’s Néstor ‘Ché’ García Back at the Helm
The Dominican Republic’s senior men’s basketball team is embarking on another shot at the Basketball World Cup, with a familiar face taking the reins. Néstor ‘Ché’ García, who guided the team to consecutive World Cup appearances from 2014 to 2023, is back as the coach.
In a thrilling season finale, Anadolu Efes emerged victorious over Real Madrid in the 2021-22 EuroLeague Championship game. The victory marked the first time the Turkish club has won the title since joining the league in the 2000-01 season.
The Road to Qatar 2027
The journey begins on Friday, November 28, with a match against Mexico in Zacatecas, Mexico, at 10:40 PM Dominican time. The return game is scheduled for Monday, December 1, at the Ricardo ‘Gioriber’ Arias Volleyball Palace in Santo Domingo.
The Dominican Republic has been drawn into Group A alongside the United States, Mexico, and Nicaragua. The top seven teams from the Americas region will qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Qatar.
2026 Third Window: Dominican Republic vs United States
On Friday, July 3, 2026, the Dominicans will face the mighty United States in the Third Window, with the game set to take place at the Virgilio Travieso Soto Sports Palace in Santo Domingo.
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