Latvia 0-5 England: Thomas Tuchel's side qualify for next summer's World Cup in style - as Harry Kane inspires free-scoring visitors to rampant win

The last time the USA staged a World Cup, England had their noses pressed against the glass. That was the season of Do I Not Like That. It was the season of the Impossible Job. The season of ‘what sort of thing is happening here?’. The season when...

Reaction tests might be introduced on shared vehicles in Latvia

The Saeima Committee on Economic, Agrarian, Environmental and Regional Policy on Wednesday heard different opinions on the proposal of the Ministry of Transport to introduce an alcohol or other intoxicating substance reaction test before using...

England dominate Latvia to secure FIFA World Cup 2026 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 in the qualifiers. Coach Thomas Tuchel made two changes from the side that defeated Wales, with Myles Lewis-Skelly coming in for...

Thomas Tuchel makes admission on World Cup hopes after Latvia win - 'You can see it'

England celebrate qualifying for the 2026 World Cup(Image: Getty Images) Thomas Tuchel says his belief is growing that England can win the World Cup. The Three Lions boss has been brought in on an 18 month contract to deliver the biggest prize of...

​Viktoria Amelina’s children’s book published in Latvia

Viktoria Amelina and the Latvian edition of her book Ekskavatora Ekas e-e-ēstāsti (E-e-estories of Eka the Excavator) Photo: Facebook/Victoria Amelina, Liels un mazs The book E-e-e-stories of Eka the Excavator by Ukrainian writer Viktoria Amelina...

England QUALIFY for the World Cup: Three Lions book place at next summer's tournament with two games to spare after 5-0 thrashing of Latvia

By MICHAEL PAVITT, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 16:38 EDT, 14 October 2025 | Updated: 20:13 EDT, 14 October 2025 England have secured their place at next summer's World Cup with two matches to spare after thrashing Latvia 5-0 in Riga. Harry Kane...

England player ratings as Harry Kane stars in Latvia thrashing to seal World Cup place

England have officially secured their place in next summer's World Cup after a resounding 5-0 victory over Latvia. Thomas Tuchel, who was brought on board with the explicit aim of ending 60 years of disappointment at the tournament set to take...

Latvian-Belarusian border sees new regulations

The mandatory reservation of time for crossing the Latvian border seems to complicate the crossing of what was once a “problem-free” border, where queues were extremely rare....

Latvia vs England live: Eze goal caps off superb victory as Three Lions qualify for World Cup

England have qualified for the World Cup but unanswered questions raise doubts over their development So, England become the first European side to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, but the real wonder is whether that actually says anything more...

Estonia bars entry of three Latvian MPs until end of local elections period

The Interior Ministry has barred three Latvian MPs, a Riga city councilor and two activists from entering Estonia until after election day over plans to attend an event organized by Olga Ivanova. On Monday, former Riigikogu member Olga Ivanova...

LuxExpress cuts Tartu-Riga trips after city refuses to provide extra funding

Bus company LuxExpress has cut the number of departures on the Tartu-Riga line after the city council refused to provide funding during the low season. As recently as August, it was possible to travel from Tartu to Riga and from Riga to Tartu...

Latvia introduces paid booking for entry from Russia and Belarus

Starting October 15, 2025, Latvia has changed the rules for border crossings from Russia and Belarus: the live queue system has been replaced by mandatory booking of an entry time slot, costing €9.3 per vehicle, APA reports, citing Latvian media....

England reaches 2026 World Cup by routing Latvia: 'We’re building something special'

England became the first country from Europe to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday. England won 5-0 at Latvia, with captain Harry Kane scoring twice in the first half, to assure first place in its group with two matches to spare. The...

England Beat Latvia To Qualify For 2026 World Cup Finals

October 15, (THEWILL) — England confirmed their place in the 2026 World Cup after defeating Latvia 5-0 in Riga on Tuesday evening. Thomas Tuchel’s side required only a victory to guarantee qualification, and they delivered an accomplished...

Riga port launches investor selection for Kundziņsala wind hub

Posted on October 15, 2025 Riga, Latvia (Ports Europe) October 15, 2025 – The Freeport of Riga Authority has approved investor selection rules for its planned Kundziņsala Wind Hub, a 90-hectare industrial complex supporting wind technology...

England player ratings vs Latvia: Anthony Gordon relentless as Elliot Anderson rise continues

Harry Kane in form of his life as England thrash Latvia to seal World Cup qualification

The stats behind England's demolition of Latvia in their World Cup qualifier

Nothing other than an England win was expected in their World Cup qualifier against Latvia, but complacency has often got the better of the bigger teams at the most inopportune moments. Fortunately for Thomas Tuchel and his Three Lions squad, that...

Highlights and goals of Latvia 0-5 England in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

EVENT ENDED England delivered a masterclass in Riga, defeating a weak Latvia 5-0. Goals from Kane, Gordon, and Eze, plus an own goal by Ciganiks, showcased the visitors’ complete dominance, confirming their place in the 2026 World Cup. FULL TIME...

Tuchel laughs off fan taunts as England cruise into World Cup with 5-0 rout in Riga

RIGA, Oct 15 — Manager Thomas Tuchel laughed off taunts from England fans as “British humour” after his team smashed Latvia 5-0 to become the first European side to book a place at next year’s World Cup. Harry Kane’s first-half double in Riga on...