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Latvia

Dovalil names the squad for upcoming U-21 NT games

20 March 2026 23:13

Latvia’s U21 national team will play their first matches of the year later this month, continuing their 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification campaign with games against Georgia and Northern Ireland.…

Toplyga·Transfers

Vareika Returns to FK Žalgiris on Loan as Familiar Face Rejoins Vilnius Side

20 March 2026 18:43

LFF Cup first-round draw sets 24 ties for 2026 season

LFF Cup first-round draw sets 24 ties for 2026 season

20 March 2026 13:08

Estonia·Friendlies

Estonia name squad for Rwanda tournament with few potential debutants

20 March 2026 11:54

Power rankings

Baltic Power Rankings: Pre-season begins!

Team	P	F:A	Pts
Kauno Žalgiris	5	14:2	15
Džiugas Telšiai	5	8:5	10
Transinvest	5	8:5	10
FK Žalgiris	5	10:6	9
FK Banga	5	7:3	6
FK Sūduva	5	2:1	6
FK Panevėžys	5	4:10	5
FC Hegelmann	5	3:5	4
FA Šiauliai	6	4:11	4
FK Riteriai	6	3:15	1

Round 6

20/03

FK Riteriai

1–1

FA Šiauliai

21/03

Kauno Žalgiris

14:15

FK Sūduva

21/03

FK Banga

16:30

FK Panevėžys

22/03

FC Hegelmann

14:15

FK Žalgiris

22/03

Transinvest

16:30

Džiugas Telšiai

Round 7

03/04

FK Sūduva

18:00

FK Riteriai

04/04

FC Hegelmann

13:15

Transinvest

04/04

FA Šiauliai

15:30

FK Banga

05/04

FK Panevėžys

15:30

Džiugas Telšiai

05/04

FK Žalgiris

17:45

Kauno Žalgiris

Team	P	F:A	Pts
RFS	2	3:0	6
Riga FC	3	7:5	6
FK Auda	3	5:3	6
FK Liepāja	3	3:2	6
FS Jelgava	2	3:2	4
Grobiņa	2	1:2	3
Super Nova	2	2:3	1
FK Tukums 2000	2	2:3	1
Ogre United	3	1:4	1
BFC Daugavpils	2	2:5	0

Round 3

20/03

FK Auda

1–2

Riga FC

20/03

Ogre United

0–1

FK Liepāja

21/03

FC RFS

16:00

Daugavpils

21/03

FS Jelgava

18:00

Grobiņa

22/03

Tukums 2000

14:00

Super Nova

Round 4

03/04

Ogre United

13:00

Super Nova

03/04

Daugavpils

15:00

FK Liepāja

04/04

FC RFS

13:00

FK Auda

04/04

FS Jelgava

15:00

Riga FC

05/04

Tukums 2000

15:00

Grobiņa

Team	P	F:A	Pts
FCI Levadia	2	5:1	6
Nõmme Kalju	2	2:0	6
Nõmme United	2	7:4	3
FC Flora	2	3:1	3
Pärnu Vaprus	2	4:9	3
Kuressaare	2	3:4	3
Harju	2	3:4	3
Paide	2	3:3	3
Tartu	2	2:4	0
Narva Trans	2	1:3	0

Round 2

14/03

Nõmme United

7–1

Pärnu Vaprus

14/03

Kuressaare

3–2

Tartu

15/03

Paide

1–0

Narva Trans

15/03

Harju

1–3

FCI Levadia

15/03

FC Flora

0–1

Nõmme Kalju

Round 3

21/03

Nõmme United

12:30

Tartu

21/03

Nõmme Kalju

12:30

Kuressaare

21/03

Narva Trans

14:30

Pärnu Vaprus

22/03

Harju

12:30

FC Flora

22/03

FCI Levadia

15:00

Paide

Toplyga - match reports

Riteriai finally off the mark, but Šiauliai deny first win in entertaining draw

20 March 2026 21:37

Two sides still searching for their first victory of the season had to settle for a share of the spoils, as FK Riteriai and…

Virsliga - match reports

Gueye strikes in stoppage time as Liepāja break Ogre hearts

20 March 2026 21:02

Another dramatic Virslīga ending happened today as FK Liepāja snatched a last-gasp 1-0 victory over Ogre United, with Djibril Gueye scoring in the sixth…

Virsliga - match reports

Badamosi strikes late as champions snatch dramatic win over Auda

20 March 2026 20:17

An action-packed clash unfolded at Mežaparks Sports Village, where reigning champions Riga FC left it late to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over FK…

Toplyga - match reports

TransInvest comes from behind and stuns Vilnius Žalgiris

16 March 2026 21:57

In the final match of the fifth round of the Lithuanian TOPsport A Lyga, newcomers FK TransInvest produced an impressive comeback to defeat Vilnius…

Virsliga - match reports

Ogre United earn their first-ever Virslīga point

15 March 2026 21:16

Newcomers Ogre United secured the first point in their club’s Tonybet Virslīga history in the second round of the season, playing out a 1-1…

Toplyga - match reports

Champions score five to win their fifth league match and stay perfect

15 March 2026 19:25

Defending Lithuanian champions FK Kauno Žalgiris continued their flawless start to the Toplyga season, cruising to a 5-0 away victory over FA Šiauliai. The…

Interviews →

João Prates on football development and global scouting (last part)

16 March 2026 20:26

Portuguese coach João Prates, who previously worked in Lithuania with Džiugas Telšiai, has built a coaching career across very different football environments. Having worked in various parts of the world, he has…

Oulad: “We played very professional and mature football”

14 March 2026 20:02

Following Riga FC’s 4-2 victory over BFC Daugavpils, Baltic Football News spoke with Riga FC…

Banga sporting director Veževičius: “Clubs must invest in infrastructure and protect players’ health”

13 March 2026 21:20

Gargždų Banga were the first club in Lithuania’s top division to prepare their home stadium…

The long road of a goalkeeper: Nojus Sulnis’ fight to stay in the game

9 March 2026 00:19

The story of 25-year-old Vilnius goalkeeper Nojus Sulnis shows how determination, unexpected opportunities and persistence…

From A Lyga striker to youth coach: Lukas Kochanauskas on football, injuries and the modern generation

5 March 2026 21:11

Former A Lyga striker Lukas Kochanauskas, who during his career represented clubs such as Trakai…

Insights →

Cedric Kouadio showed that he can still play an important role in his eighth season at RFS

17 March 2026 11:49

Cedric Kouadio has been the team's longest-serving player, having joined RFS in 2019 from BFC Daugavpils. However, he might have never even set foot on Latvian soil if it weren't for his and the agent's mistake in the first place.…

Modou Saidy impressed against Ogre – but can he be a real contender for a place in the starting XI?

Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT predict Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian Champions for 2026

A knife to the heart in start – but the right man in charge

PRO by regulation, not by reality: Inside Lithuania’s coaching loophole

Toplyga 2026 Preview: Will Kauno Žalgiris go back-to-back?

Five takeaways after FK Kauno Žalgiris lift the Super Cup

Snow tears open RATO arena dome as TransINVEST train inside

Lithuanian Football’s Future: In their hands – or at the mercy of circumstance

From Spurs prospect to Lithuanian club owner: Questions surround Riteriai’s new era

Another, but much-needed reset at Riteriai: Will this one finally stick?

Lithuania →

Friendlies·Lithuania

20 March 2026 11:42

Lithuania national team announces squad for March international window

Head coach Edgaras Jankauskas has named the Lithuania men’s national team squad for the first international window of the year, as preparations begin for two upcoming fixtures later this month.…

LFF Cup to feature 56 teams in 2026

19 March 2026 09:43

Lithuanian Cup to feature 56 teams in 2026

The 2026 Lithuanian Cup will feature 56 teams after 16 amateur sides entered the competition. Toplyga clubs will join after the opening stage, with 46 teams involved in the initial draw. The…

Lithuania·Pirma Lyga

Good news from Alytus! Chinonso Obi discharged from hospital

18 March 2026 15:55

Žalgiris review progress at Vilnius National Stadium as construction gathers pace

Lithuania

Žalgiris review progress at Vilnius National Stadium as construction gathers pace

17 March 2026 17:23

Lithuania·Pirma Lyga

Shock in Alytus: Dainava player Chinonso Jeremiah Obi stabbed before league match

17 March 2026 13:52

Latvia →

Latvians abroad

Jaunzems sidelined for the season after Achilles surgery

20 March 2026 20:29

Latvia international Alvis Jaunzems has undergone surgery that will rule him out for the remainder of the season, his club Lechia Gdańsk has confirmed.…

Latvia·UEFA Nations League

Nicolato names Latvia squad as Cirkin gets first call-up

19 March 2026 12:14

Latvia national team head coach Paolo Nicolato has announced a 27-man squad for the upcoming March training camp, where the team will face Gibraltar in a crucial Nations League playoff to determine…

Latvia·Women's Football

Riga FC Women defend Latvian Women’s Super Cup in a 3-0 against RFS Women

19 March 2026 00:16

Latvia

Dobrecovs names Latvia U-19 squad for elite round in Czechia

18 March 2026 21:53

Latvians abroad

Renārs Rode appointed head coach of Bulgarian side Fratria

18 March 2026 19:07

Latvians abroad

Penkevičs makes Czech League debut for Zlin

14 March 2026 23:45

Estonia →

Ojamaa banned for two matches after red card against Kapper

Ojamaa banned for two matches after red card against Kapper

17 March 2026 17:21

Paide captain Henrik Ojamaa has received a two-match ban after his red card for violent conduct against Sander Kapper in the opening Premium liiga round. The suspension means he will miss Sunday’s…

Andrejev hails Kalju back line after derby win over Flora

Andrejev hails Kalju back line after derby win over Flora

15 March 2026 21:03

Nõmme Kalju coach Nikita Andrejev praised his defence after a 1-0 Premium liiga derby win over Flora. Andreas Vaher’s early own goal settled the match, while Kalju recorded a second consecutive clean…

Narva United and Bunker Partner reach futsal cup final in Narva

Estonia·Futsal

Narva United and Bunker Partner set for Estonian Futsal Cup final

14 March 2026 21:23

Frischer returns to Premium liiga duty after year away from the middle

Estonia

Frischer returns to Premium liiga after a year in ‘exile’

14 March 2026 14:14

Estonia·Women's Football

Saku Sporting beat Flora to win their first Estonian Women’s Super Cup

14 March 2026 14:08

Estonia·Women's Football

Flora target 10th Women’s Super Cup against Saku Sporting

13 March 2026 00:43

Youngsters make impact as Lithuania’s Pirma Lyga season gathers pace

18 March 2026 22:03

Women's Football

MFA Žalgiris, Gintra and Žalgiris open Women’s A Lyga season with wins

17 March 2026 08:03

Virsliga

Gul’a questions player safety after win over Daugavpils amid continued VAR absence

14 March 2026 21:48

Virsliga

Contreras set for long absence after knee injury in Virslīga opener

14 March 2026 20:15

Toplyga·Transfers

Žalgiris sign Nigerian forward Abdulrahman Sabiya

14 March 2026 15:19

Toplyga·Transfers

Frankline Tangiri returns to Sūduva on deal until end of 2027

13 March 2026 18:19

Toplyga·Transfers

Sūduva sign young French forward Walid Dhouib

13 March 2026 14:07

Transfers·Virsliga

Auda bring in two players with senior national team experience

13 March 2026 14:03

Transfers·Virsliga

Juventude confirm transfers of Abner and Juan Christian to Riga FC

12 March 2026 21:09

Paide and Flora avoid each other in the Estonian Cup semifinal draw

12 March 2026 20:22

Garliava and Dainava back in Pirma Lyga with youth at the centre of plans

12 March 2026 16:29

Lithuania·Women's Football

Lithuania Women’s A Lyga season to begin on 14 March with seven teams

12 March 2026 01:02

Narva Trans survive Viimsi fightback in a stunning seven goal game

11 March 2026 21:13

Estonians abroad·Premium liiga·Transfers

Nikita Mihhailov joins Slovak top-flight side MFK Zemplín Michalovce

11 March 2026 20:43

Latvia

LFF confirms 20-team line-up for expanded Altero.lv LIIGA season

11 March 2026 16:48

All eyes on Europe for Paide as they host Kalev in Estonian Cup quarter-final

11 March 2026 16:40

Virsliga

RFS appoint Greek fitness coach Konstantinos Kalaitzakis

11 March 2026 16:27

Toplyga·Transfers

Šiauliai sign last season Toplyga champion Naah

10 March 2026 22:53

Vaprus hold off Welco to reach historic Estonian Cup semi-final

10 March 2026 21:03

Flora fight back to reach Estonian Cup semi-final

10 March 2026 20:20

Paide secure €2.48m EU grant as work starts on first stage of new stadium project

9 March 2026 23:12

Estonia·Lithuania·Women's Football

Lithuania and Estonia split points in a goalless World Cup qualifier

8 March 2026 00:15

FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Latvia women beaten in Finland as Andersone scores late consolation

7 March 2026 21:15

Latvians abroad·Women's Football

Latvia international Anna Gornell joins Waterford from Riga FC Women

7 March 2026 17:43

Premium liiga·Transfers

Tammeka sign Santos FC U20 striker Kauan Pereira on three-year deal

7 March 2026 17:33

Estonia·Lithuania·Women's Football

Estonia note Lithuania’s counter-attack threat in World Cup qualifier Baltic derby

7 March 2026 14:04

Latvia·Women's Football

Latvia women face Finland in Helsinki in World Cup qualifying

7 March 2026 13:53

Premium liiga·Transfers

Narva Trans add 18-year-old Nigerian striker Imoh Imeh John and close winter business

7 March 2026 13:49

Women's football →

Lithuania begin World Cup qualifying with 6-1 win as Jonušaitė hits four

FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Lithuania begin World Cup qualifying with a big win as Jonušaitė hits poker

3 March 2026 22:22

Estonia women begin World Cup qualifying with Bosnia defeat despite Räämet penalty

FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Estonia women begin World Cup qualifying with Bosnia defeat despite Räämet penalty

3 March 2026 19:52

Latvia rally in second half but open World Cup qualifying with defeat in Slovakia

FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Latvia rally in second half but open World Cup qualifying with defeat in Slovakia

3 March 2026 19:46

Latvia·Lithuania·Women's Football

Lithuania WU19 start Baltic Cup with 3-2 win over Latvia

3 March 2026 17:07

Estonia women begin World Cup qualifying away to Bosnia and Herzegovina

FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Estonia women begin World Cup qualifying away to Bosnia and Herzegovina

3 March 2026 13:10

FIFA World Cup·UEFA Nations League·Women's Football

Latvia begin Women’s World Cup qualifying with Slovakia test in Poprad

3 March 2026 12:21

Liužinaitė urges Lithuania to prove point as new World Cup qualifying cycle begins

Lithuania·Women's Football

Liužinaitė urges Lithuania to prove a point as World Cup qualifying cycle begins

2 March 2026 15:35

Lithuania women begin World Cup qualifying with trips to Liechtenstein and Estonia

Lithuania·Women's Football

Lithuania women begin World Cup qualifying against Liechtenstein and Estonia

26 February 2026 15:55

Latvia WU19 to host Baltic Cup as Euro qualifiers loom

Baltic Cup·Latvia·Women's Football

Latvia WU19 to host Baltic Cup as Euro qualifiers loom

24 February 2026 15:37

MFA Žalgiris–MRU win LMFA Winter Cup with 3-0 final victory over Šiauliai

Lithuania·Women's Football

MFA Žalgiris win maiden LMFA Winter Cup in a 3-0 final against Šiauliai

23 February 2026 11:39

RFS Women retain Winter Cup title after perfect pre-season campaign

Latvia·Women's Football

RFS Women retain Winter Cup after perfect pre-season campaign

23 February 2026 10:37

Baltic Women's League·Women's Football

Gintra get their first win of Baltic Women’s League 2026 by beating Saku 3-1 away in Pärnu

22 February 2026 18:27

Baltic Women's League·Women's Football

Riga FC Women continue to dominate, beat Flora Women 2-0

21 February 2026 14:53

Flora set for Riga FC Women test in Baltic Women’s League

Baltic Women's League·Women's Football

Flora set for Riga FC Women test in Baltic Women’s League

20 February 2026 18:20

Players abroad

Lithuanians abroad

Paulauskas registers assist on debut in South Korea

15 March 2026 19:36

Estonians abroad

Schjønning Larsen scores first Scottish goal as Kilmarnock shock Hearts

14 March 2026 23:59

Estonians abroad

Käit scores as Thun thrash Grasshoppers to continue title charge

14 March 2026 23:29

Estonians abroad

Mihhailov makes Slovak League debut for Michalovce

14 March 2026 18:51

Latvians abroad

Uldriķis comes off the bench as Arminia earn late draw

14 March 2026 18:39

Latvians abroad

Latvia U-21 international Strods provides assist in League of Ireland

14 March 2026 00:22

Lithuanians abroad

Gineitis starts as Torino beat Parma in Serie A

14 March 2026 00:02

Futsal →

Riga Futsal Club win in Riga but Champions League run ends

Champions League·Futsal

Riga Futsal’s Champions League run ends despite Palma victory

6 March 2026 22:35

Riga Futsal Club’s UEFA Futsal Champions League campaign came to an end at the quarter-final stage on Friday night, despite a 1-0 home victory over Spanish giants Palma in Rīga.…

Riga coach Polido urges improved display ahead of Palma Futsal second leg

Champions League·Futsal

Riga look to overturn three-goal deficit against Palma in futsal Champions League quarter-final

6 March 2026 12:25

Aurora Futsal take Estonia women’s futsal title after shootout win over Keila

Futsal

Aurora Futsal take Estonia women’s futsal title after shootout win over Keila

1 March 2026 14:56

Estonia begin groundwork for first women’s futsal national team

Estonia·Futsal

Estonia begin groundwork for first women’s futsal national team

26 February 2026 15:50

Futsal

Lithuania extend Dentinho’s contract until 2028

25 February 2026 00:09