Qatar: Qatar's senior national basketball team is set to face Tunisia in two friendly matches, with the first encounter scheduled to take place at Al Gharafa SC Multi-Purpose Hall on Tuesday. These matches are organized by the Qatar Basketball Federation as part of the team's preparation for the Asian and Oceania qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, which will be hosted by Qatar.According to Qatar News Agency, the friendly matches hold particular importance for the national team's coaching staff, led by Turkish coach Hakan Demir. The team is looking to utilize these games to gauge the players' technical and physical readiness and experiment with various tactical options ahead of the upcoming official competitions. The games are especially significant as they precede Qatar's crucial match against Saudi Arabia on June 29, which could have a direct impact on the group's standings.The friendly matches against Tunisia follow Qatar's intensive overseas training camp in Antalya, which concluded on June 20. The camp focused on enhancing fitness levels, fostering team cohesion, and refining tactical strategies in preparation for the next phase of qualifying. Meanwhile, the Tunisian national team is conducting a training camp in Doha as they prepare for Window 3 of the 2027 World Cup African Qualifiers in Angola, scheduled for July 2-5.Qatar's performance in the qualifiers has been promising, with the team narrowly losing to Lebanon 75-74 in Doha before securing an 86-83 victory against Lebanon in Beirut. This win is considered one of Qatar's most notable basketball victories in recent years. The team further showcased their capabilities by defeating India 99-73 in Doha, demonstrating the progress and competitive strength of Qatari basketball on the Asian stage.