Rīga Puzzle Day coming in November

On 7th November, 11th and 12th grade students from Rīga schools will take part in the logic game "Rīga Puzzle Day", during which 300 students in teams of up to three will solve ten logic problems courtesy of Harvard University. This year, Riga...

England dominate Latvia to secure WC qualification

Harry Kane netted a brace as England sealed its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 5-0 win over Latvia on Tuesday, reported Xinhua. Coach Thomas Tuchel made two changes from the side that defeated Wales, with Myles Lewis-Skelly...

Tuchel laughs off taunts from England fans in Riga win

Thomas Tuchel took the taunts from England fans on the chin as his side booked their place at next summer's World Cup. Harry Kane’s first-half double along with goals from Anthony Gordon and Eberechi Eze and a Maksims Tonisevs own goal earned a...

England thrash Latvia to qualify for 2026 World Cup

England booked their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 5-0 thrashing of Latvia in qualifying on Tuesday.Thomas Tuchel's side went into the game knowing that three points would confirm their qualification for the showpiece event in the United...

Latvia v England Predicted Starting Lineups in World Cup Qualified After Injury Update

Latvia and England will go head-to-head in a World Cup qualifier at the Daugava Stadium in Riga on Tuesday evening, with Thomas Tuchel's side looking to guarantee themselves a first-placed finish in their group. Latvia are on a tricky run of form...

A grey autumn to dominate in Latvia this week – wet snowflakes possible over the weekend

On Wednesday, the sky will be cloudy, with the sun breaking through only in some areas, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. Rain is expected from time to time across most of the country. With light winds blowing,...

Latvia’s police chief: Reform will continue – main challenge is human resources

One of the main priorities for the State Police (VP) in the coming years will remain strengthening human resources, said State Police Chief Armands Ruks in an interview with LTV’s “Morning Panorama” on Tuesday. Ruks’ first five-year term as chief...

Harry Kane reveals message he gave to England squad before Latvia thrashing: 'Building something special!'

England striker Harry Kane has revealed he gave a crucial team talk to his teammates in the build-up to the Latvia World Cup qualifier match, in which England dominated, winning 5-0. The Bayern Munich striker scored two goals before half-time as...

England qualify for World Cup with two games to spare as Latvia brushed aside

There were scenes of unified celebrations at the end, though, as England, who have won all six of their Group K qualifiers without conceding a goal, secured qualification for their eighth successive World Cup.

Three things we learned from England rout of Latvia as Thomas Tuchel finds magic formula

Goals from Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane (two) and Eberechi Eze, plus a freakish own goal by Maksims Tonisevs, ensured they confirmed their berth at next year’s World Cup finals, the inaugural edition of the expanded 48-team format.

England thrash Latvia 5-0 to qualify for WC finals

England booked their place in next year's World Cup finals as captain Harry Kane scored twice in a 5-0 romp away to Latvia on Tuesday to ensure they will win qualifying Group K. There has been little doubt throughout the campaign that England...

Kane breaks ANOTHER England record with brace in Latvia win

Harry Kane created England history during Tuesday's 5-0 win over Latvia, as the Bayern Munich striker scored more than one goal for the 13th time in his Three Lions career. His brace in Riga beat Nat Lofthouse's record of 12 times achieving the...

England reach World Cup with thumping Latvia win as Kane hits brace

KANE AND GORDON STAR AS ENGLAND REACH 2026 WORLD CUP IN STYLE England became the first UEFA team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as they tore apart Latvia 5-0 in Riga. The result came via a Harry Kane brace and goals from Eberechi Eze and...

England thrash Latvia to reach World Cup

England confirmed their qualification for next summer's World Cup by overwhelming Latvia in Riga. Thomas Tuchel's side needed victory to assure their place in the showpiece, the outcome never in doubt as England outclassed a Latvian side ranked...

Latvia vs England odds boosts: Bet £10 and get £50 in free bets with Paddy Power

Latvia host England in the World Cup Qualifier on Tuesday night that could see the Three Lions confirmed in the 2026 World Cup finals. Paddy Power have boosted a handful of their odds ahead of Tuesday night's game, a selection of which can be...

Latvia vs England prediction: Three Lions to seal place at 2026 World Cup

Latvia vs England betting tip England travel to face Latvia on Tuesday as the Three Lions resume their qualifying campaign for the World Cup 2026, with automatic qualification secured if the visitors can grab a win in Riga. Thomas Tuchel’s side...

Rosļikovs had Latvian security service's permission to visit Estonia

Rīga City Council member Aleksejs Rosļikovs ("For Stability!") had permission from the Latvian State Security Service (VDD) to visit Estonia this week, it emerged on Tuesday – despite which his visit ended with him promptly being sent back to...

FIFA World Cup 2026: England qualifies after routing Latvia, Portugal made to wait despite Ronaldo double

England became the first country from Europe to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday (October 14, 2025) but Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will have to wait after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer against Hungary. England won 5-0 at Latvia,...

Latvia v England prediction and betting tips – Can Kane continue purple patch?

England return to World Cup qualifying action on Tuesday night as they head to Riga to face Latvia, knowing that victory would confirm their place at next summer’s World Cup in Canada, the USA and Mexico. Latvia v England best bets 1 Latvia v...

Latvia v England betting offer: Get 50/1 on a goal to be scored with Betfair

England are back in World Cup qualification action on Tuesday night as they travel to Riga to take on Latvia, knowing a win would secure their place in next summer's World Cup. Betfair are offering new customers massive boosted odds of 50/1 for a...