According to a report by leading Portuguese sports outlet Record, Latvian league leaders Riga FC are poised to face FC Porto in a stunning friendly clash on June 8—just two days before the Portuguese side departs for the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.
For Riga FC, the reported fixture is nothing short of historic. Taking on FC Porto—30-time Portuguese champions and two-time UEFA Champions League winners—would mark one of the most high-profile matchups in the club’s history. It’s a rare opportunity for a Baltic side to measure itself directly against one of Europe’s elite.
The friendly is expected to be played at Porto’s Olival training center during the international break. Riga FC, currently topping the Latvian Virsliga, has been in excellent form domestically winning eight-straight games.
FC Porto, who finished third in Liga Portugal this season, are using the match as a final warm-up before their Club World Cup campaign, where they will face Palmeiras (Brazil), Inter Miami (USA), and Al Ahly (Egypt) in the group stage. For Riga FC, this game—if finalized—would be a golden opportunity to test themselves against top-tier competition and showcase the growth and ambition of Latvian football.
