Latvia's national men's football team is Latvia's national football team. It is managed by the Latvian Football Association. By the end of 2023, Latvia's football team ranked 135 in the world. The first match of Latvia's national team was in 1922, and the opponent was the Estonian national football team. The game ended with 1 ratio 1. Latvia was annexed by the Soviet Union during World War II, so that her football team failed to participate in international competitions independently in the second half century.
199 1 After Latvia became independent from the Soviet Union, the Latvian national team once again participated in international competitions. Latvia is the only team among the three Baltic countries to advance to the final week of the European Cup of Nations. In the 2004 European Cup of Nations, Latvia beat Turkey, which just won the third place in the 2002 World Cup, in the play-offs, and advanced to the last week. Although it was eliminated in the first round, it was still a draw with Germany. They also won the Baltic Cup 19 times.
Evaluation of Latvian football team
Latvian football is leading the future on the international stage with its outstanding performance and leadership. Football in this small country has made great progress in the past few years and has become a highly respected leader.
The success of Latvian football benefits from its investment in infrastructure and the training of young players. More and more football colleges and training centers have sprung up all over the country, providing high-quality training and development opportunities for young players. These young players have demonstrated their excellent skills and talents in domestic and international competitions, adding luster to Latvian football.
Latvian football leaders also played an important role. They are committed to promoting the development of football and have formulated a series of policies that are beneficial to the club and the national team. They actively participate in the activities of FIFA and UEFA, and strive for more resources and support for Latvian football.