Chile's national basketball team started the qualifiers for the 2027 Qatar World Cup with a 66-82 loss to Brazil at the Coliseo Antonio Azurmendy in Valdivia. Despite a competitive first half under coach Juan Manuel Córdoba, the visitors dominated the second period. Chile faced the match with key absences due to injuries and club restrictions.
Chile's basketball team, ranked 62nd in FIBA standings, began its Group C campaign in the 2027 Qatar World Cup qualifiers with a defeat to 10th-ranked Brazil. The match took place on November 27, 2025, in Valdivia, where the home side resisted early but faltered after halftime.
Chile entered with significant absences: captain Sebastián Herrera was denied release by his club, while Sebastián Carrasco and Nicolás Carvacho are injured. Despite this, the first quarter showed structure, though lacking efficiency, ending 10-17 for Brazil. Felipe Haase led with six points for Chile.
The second quarter was Chile's strongest, tightening defense and improving offense. A triple from Sebastián Suárez narrowed it to 26-27, but Brazil held on and led 34-38 at halftime via another visitor's three-pointer. In the third, Brazil's depth prevailed, winning 25-15 through quick transitions and better rotation, making the score 52-63.
In the final period, Brazil managed the lead for an 82-66 victory. Sharing the group with Venezuela (28th) and Colombia (55th), Chile must sustain intensity to reach the top three and advance. The rematch is Sunday, November 30, against Brazil in Sao Paulo at 19:10 Chile time.
In the previous round, Chile had beaten El Salvador (98-47), Cuba (78-74), and Ecuador (101-59), indicating potential despite the ranking.