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Latvia

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

11 March 2026 16:48

Latvia’s Football Federation has confirmed the 20-team line-up for the expanded 2026 Altero.lv LIIGA season, the country’s third-tier championship. The competition will be played in two 10-team divisions, followed by a final group for the leading sides. The top two will be promoted to the…

RFS appoint Greek fitness coach Konstantinos Kalaitzakis

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

Power rankings

Baltic Power Rankings: Pre-season begins!

Team	P	F:A	Pts
Kauno Žalgiris	4	9:2	12
FK Žalgiris	4	9:4	9
Transinvest	4	6:4	7
FK Banga	4	7:2	6
FK Sūduva	4	2:1	5
Džiugas Telšiai	3	5:5	4
FA Šiauliai	4	3:5	3
FC Hegelmann	4	3:5	3
FK Panevėžys	4	2:9	2
FK Riteriai	3	1:10	0

Round 4

10/03

Kauno Žalgiris

4–0

FK Panevėžys

10/03

FK Žalgiris

1–0

FK Sūduva

11/03

FC Hegelmann

1–1

FA Šiauliai

11/03

Transinvest

1–0

FK Banga

11/03

FK Riteriai

19:30

Džiugas Telšiai

Round 5

14/03

FK Sūduva

14:15

FC Hegelmann

15/03

FK Panevėžys

13:00

FK Riteriai

15/03

FK Banga

14:15

Džiugas Telšiai

15/03

FA Šiauliai

17:00

Kauno Žalgiris

16/03

FK Žalgiris

20:00

Transinvest

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

Round 1

06/03

FC RFS

2–0

Ogre United

07/03

Daugavpils

0–1

Grobiņa

07/03

FK Liepāja

2–1

Riga FC

08/03

FS Jelgava

2–1

Tukums 2000

08/03

FK Auda

2–1

Super Nova

Round 2

13/03

FK Liepāja

18:00

FC RFS

14/03

Grobiņa

14:00

FK Auda

14/03

Riga FC

16:00

Daugavpils

15/03

Super Nova

16:00

FS Jelgava

15/03

Ogre United

19:00

Tukums 2000

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

Round 1

07/03

FC Flora

3–0

Nõmme United

07/03

Pärnu Vaprus

3–2

Paide

07/03

Narva Trans

1–2

Harju

08/03

FCI Levadia

2–0

Kuressaare

08/03

Tartu

0–1

Nõmme Kalju

Round 2

14/03

Nõmme United

12:30

Pärnu Vaprus

14/03

Kuressaare

14:30

Tartu

15/03

Paide

12:30

Narva Trans

15/03

Harju

14:30

FCI Levadia

15/03

FC Flora

14:30

Nõmme Kalju

Toplyga - match reports

Žalgiris Vilnius hand Sūduva first defeat of the season

10 March 2026 22:22

Žalgiris Vilnius secured their third consecutive victory in the fourth round of the Toplyga, defeating FK Sūduva 1-0. The result also handed the Marijampolė…

Toplyga - match reports

Kauno Žalgiris crush Panevėžys to stay perfect in the league

10 March 2026 21:15

Kauno Žalgiris opened the fourth round of the Toplyga in dominant fashion, defeating FK Panevėžys 4-0 in front of their home supporters.…

Kauno Žalgiris make it three wins in a row with 2-1 Toplyga victory over Džiugas

Toplyga - game previews

Champions look to remain with perfect record in Matchday 4

10 March 2026 15:30

The fourth round of Lithuania’s TopLyga begins today with two matches. Defending champions Kauno Žalgiris host Panevėžys, while later in the evening Vilnius Žalgiris…

Virsliga - match reports

Auda hold on with ten men to beat Super Nova

8 March 2026 18:01

FK Auda showed resilience in the final match of Tonybet Virslīga Matchday 1, defeating SK Super Nova 2-1 despite playing more than 50 minutes…

Virsliga - match reports

Hašek brace leads Jelgava past Tukums in Virslīga opener

8 March 2026 17:40

Tonybet Virslīga Matchday 1 continued today in Jelgava, where the home side secured a 2-1 victory over FK Tukums 2000, with Czech midfielder Filip…

Kalju striker Männilaan misses celebrations after Super Cup hat-trick

Premium liiga - match reports

Ivanov’s penalty decides season opener win for Kalju

8 March 2026 17:24

Nõmme Kalju began the new Premium Liiga season with a 1-0 away victory over Tartu Tammeka, spoiling the competitive debut of Tammeka’s new head…

Interviews →

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 can keep a football career alive even when the path is far from straightforward.…

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…

Mariano Barreto and the Stumbras story: success, controversy and collapse

26 February 2026 22:45

Few foreign coaches have left as visible - and controversial - a mark on Lithuanian…

“Only running, not football”: Penkevics, Regža and Matrevics on duels, fitness and earning their place in Czechia

16 February 2026 19:40

Edmunds Novickis and Arkadijs Birjuks travelled to Czechia for “Futbolbumbas” to speak with three Latvian…

Adamonis: “There shouldn’t even be a question who Lithuania’s best goalkeeper is right now”

16 February 2026 12:28

Marius Adamonis is delivering his message through performances rather than statements. In Italy’s Serie B,…

Insights →

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

9 March 2026 14:31

Modou Saidy's performance in the RFS opener against Ogre United pleased Viktors Morozs, as the Latvian head coach praised the young Gambian in the press conference.…

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?

Building from the back: Lithuania’s TOP 10 centre-backs on the road to 2030

Lithuania →

Estonia held 0-0 by Lithuania in Women’s World Cup qualifier as Käpa shines

Estonia·Lithuania·Women's Football

8 March 2026 00:15

Lithuania and Estonia split points in a goalless World Cup qualifier

Lithuania drew 0-0 with Estonia in Raudondvaris in their second match of the opening FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying window. Tomas Ražanauskas’ side created the better chances, with Rimantė Jonušaitė going close,…

Ražanauskas warns Lithuania will face ‘different level’ against Estonia

Estonia·Lithuania·Women's Football

7 March 2026 14:04

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

Estonia will look to limit Lithuania’s counter-attacks and set-piece threat when the sides meet in Women’s World Cup qualifying. Head coach Aleksandra Ševoldajeva said Lithuania’s style has been consistent across recent matches…

Toplyga

Season over for Sūduva winger Emmanuel Agbor after surgery

6 March 2026 12:38

Latvia·Lithuania·Women's Football

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

3 March 2026 17:07

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

Latvia →

Latvians abroad

Gutkovskis scores his first for Arka Gdynia in Ekstraklasa

9 March 2026 23:09

Latvian international striker Vladislavs Gutkovskis scored his first goal for Arka Gdynia in the Polish Ekstraklasa as the club secured a 3-0 away victory over Wisła Płock, their first win on the…

Latvians abroad·Women's Football

Latvia international Anna Gornell joins Waterford from Riga FC Women

7 March 2026 17:43

Latvia international Anna Gornell has joined Waterford FC from Riga FC Women ahead of the 2026 SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division season. The 28-year-old midfielder arrives with 27 senior caps for Latvia,…

Latvia women face Finland in Helsinki in World Cup qualifying

Latvia·Women's Football

Latvia women face Finland in Helsinki in World Cup qualifying

7 March 2026 13:53

Uldriķis has one effort as Arminia Bielefeld lose at Schalke

Latvians abroad

Uldriķis plays full match as Arminia fall to Schalke

6 March 2026 23:32

Season preview·Virsliga

A new season, new stories: Virslīga 2026 kicks off

6 March 2026 04:17

Polish FA admits refereeing error in Ekstraklasa derby after Gutkovskis penalty claim

Latvians abroad

Gutkovskis plays 80 minutes as Arka Gdynia suffer defeat in Ekstraklasa

6 March 2026 00:26

Estonia →

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

11 March 2026 16:40

Paide face Kalev in the Estonian Cup quarter-final on Wednesday, with kick-off at 18:00 local time. The competition is a key route towards Europe for Paide, who also need Flora to win…

Flora fight back to reach Estonian Cup semi-final

10 March 2026 20:20

FC Flora Tallinn became the first semi-finalist of the Evald Tipner Estonian Cup, coming from behind to defeat Nõmme United 3-1.…

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

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

9 March 2026 23:12

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

Premium liiga·Transfers

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

7 March 2026 17:33

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

Premium liiga·Transfers

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

7 March 2026 13:49

Premium liiga 2026 season preview: a year for Paide?

7 March 2026 09:48

FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Latvia women beaten in Finland as Andersone scores late consolation

7 March 2026 21:15

Premium liiga·Transfers

Narva Trans sign Brazilian talent Kauã miranda on long-term deal

6 March 2026 22:45

Champions League·Futsal

Riga Futsal’s Champions League run ends despite Palma victory

6 March 2026 22:35

Premium liiga·Transfers

Narva Trans sign English wing-back Harvey Rowe

6 March 2026 12:47

Champions League·Futsal

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

6 March 2026 12:25

Esiliiga

Welco defeats Tallinna Kalev in Esiliiga season opener

5 March 2026 23:38

Transfers·Virsliga

RFS register Ukrainian forward ahead of season opener

5 March 2026 21:30

Narva to play behind closed doors due to concerns over pneumatic dome’s safety

5 March 2026 14:45

Latvians abroad·Transfers

Celje continue Baltic recruitment with signing of Latvian youngster

5 March 2026 00:23

Transfers·Virsliga

Ogre United add young Latvian talent

5 March 2026 00:07

Premium liiga·Transfers

Kuressaare add Flora midfielder Roland Lukas to the squad

4 March 2026 22:23

Transfers·Virsliga

RFS sign Jelgava’s Emenike, while Facu is sent to Super Nova on loan

4 March 2026 21:52

Virsliga

Virslīga sees sharp rise in non-Latvian ‘homegrown’ players in 2026

4 March 2026 21:40

Esiliiga

Viimsi appoint Oper and Salm as joint head coaches in another promotion push

4 March 2026 09:39

FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

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

3 March 2026 22:22

Virsliga

Morozs says questions about season goals “unserious” as Verpakovskis summarises pre-season progress

3 March 2026 22:14

Premium liiga·Transfers

Kuressaare agree new deal with full-back Vahermägi

3 March 2026 21:53

FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

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

3 March 2026 19:52

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

Transfers·Virsliga

Super Nova sign Lizunovs and Barkovskis

3 March 2026 16:20

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

Virsliga

Bigger budget, new platform, fresh ambitions: Virslīga 2026 is ready for kick-off

2 March 2026 23:54

Esiliiga·Transfers

Tammeka full-back Sepp joins Welco on loan

2 March 2026 15:39

Lithuania

LFF and Vilnius University extend e-sports study programme after talks with MLS in New York

2 March 2026 15:32

Transfers·Virsliga

Riga FC loan Brazilian defender Abner Salles da Silva from Juventude

1 March 2026 16:18

Vaprus set sights higher as confidence grows after Paalberg sale

1 March 2026 14:39

Estonians abroad·Transfers

Erik Sorga signs for HB Tórshavn after a year away from competitive football

1 March 2026 10:13

Women's football →

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

Six-team Naiste Meistriliiga set for 25-game season after winter withdrawals

Estonia·Women's Football

Estonian Women’s Meistriliiga 2026 reduced to six teams following winter withdrawals

20 February 2026 18:05

Tanzania defender Noela Patrick Luhala joins MFA Žalgiris-MRU squad

Lithuania·Transfers·Women's Football

Tanzania defender Noela Patrick Luhala joins MFA Žalgiris-MRU squad

20 February 2026 17:05

Venezuela defender Emperatriz Garcia joins Žalgiris Women

Transfers·Women's Football

Venezuela defender Emperatriz Garcia joins Žalgiris Women

19 February 2026 14:36

Žalgiris-MRU hit five after Petkevičiūtė’s direct corner as Gintra are stung late in BWFL

Women's Football

MFA Žalgiris hit five past Saku Sporting as RFS Women grind down Gintra

19 February 2026 01:23

Latvia·Women's Football

Latvia name squad for opening 2027 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers

18 February 2026 22:03

Eight Flora players named in Estonia women's squad for World Cup qualifiers

Estonia·Women's Football

Estonia squad for World Cup qualifiers announced, Flora Women dominate the roster

17 February 2026 15:18

Women's Football

RFS Women sign youth internationals Ance Daibe and Ketrīna Vorslova

14 February 2026 10:06

Players abroad

Estonians abroad

Tunjov sets up Pro Patria goal for second straight weekend in Serie C draw

8 March 2026 13:19

Lithuanians abroad

Gineitis starts as Torino fall to defending champions Napoli

6 March 2026 23:44

Estonians abroad

Käit’s Thun’s winning run ends in dramatic draw against closest rivals

6 March 2026 00:14

Lithuanians abroad

Kučys scores but Celje suffer surprise defeat

5 March 2026 23:56

Estonians abroad

St. Pauli defender Mets set for three-week lay-off after calf injury

4 March 2026 17:10

Latvians abroad

Polish FA admits refereeing error on Gutkovskis in Arka – Lechia Gdańsk Ekstraklasa derby last week

3 March 2026 16:52

Estonians abroad

Tõugjas helps Halmstad to another 1-0 win

2 March 2026 15:44

Futsal →

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

Aurora Futsal won Estonia’s women’s futsal championship after a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Keila in the final at Kohila. The unbeaten regular-season winners were held 5-5 in normal time despite twice…

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

Kauno Žalgiris regain LFF Futsal Cup with 2-1 final win over Akmenės kraštas

Futsal·Lithuania

Kauno Žalgiris reclaim LFF Futsal Cup with a 2-1 win over Akmenės kraštas

23 February 2026 10:13

Champions League·Futsal

Riga Futsal Club late fightback offers hope after first-leg defeat to Palma

22 February 2026 21:56