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Latvia Orders 841 Russians to Leave Over Language and Residency Law Violations
Latvia has instructed 841 Russian citizens to leave the country by Oct. 13, saying they failed to meet new residency conditions that include proving basic Latvian language skills and passing national security checks, according to Politico on Oct....

England Rout Latvia To Qualify For World Cup
Harry Kane scored twice as England secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup after a 5-0 thrashing of Latvia on Tuesday. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring in Riga before Kane took his tally for club and country this season to 21 goals in 13...

Latvia expels more than 800 Russians from the country
Latvian flag. Stock photo: Getty Images The Latvian authorities have informed 841 Russian citizens that they must leave the country by 13 October due to non-compliance with migration legislation. Source: Politico, citing Latvian Office of...
England thrash Latvia to book World Cup spot
England secured qualification to the 2026 World Cup after thrashing Latvia on Tuesday, and they are currently the 7/1 third favourites to win a first major trophy since 1966. Thomas Tuchel's side have so far been flawless in qualifying, booking...

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.

Deportation of Russians from Latvia inhuman barbarism, Nazism — Russian Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW, October 14. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called Latvia's decision to deport Russians inhumane barbarism and Nazism, adding that they are often elderly and sick people. "We condemn this inhuman and inhumane...

Harry Kane grabs two as England hammer Latvia to secure World Cup spot
World Cup Group K qualifier: Latvia 0 England 5 [Gordon 26; Kane 44, 45+3 pen; Tonisevs 58og; Eze 86] 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...

Senior citizen expelled from Latvia obtains Russian passport
MOSCOW, October 14. /TASS/. A 74-year-old retired man expelled from Latvia has been given a Russian passport, Russian Interior Ministry Spokeswoman Irina Volk said. "Police in Moscow are giving a Russian passport to a retiree ousted by the Latvian...
England thrash Latvia 5-0 to qualify for World Cup finals
RIGA :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...

Latvia demands over 800 Russian citizens leave by mid-October
Latvia has ordered 841 Russian citizens to leave the country by October 13 after they failed to demonstrate their proficiency in the Latvian language and undergo mandatory security checks. Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early...

England qualify for 2026 World Cup as fans send Thomas Tuchel message in Latvia thumping
England thumped Latvia 5-0 in Riga to become the first European nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup in North America - but Thomas Tuchel seemingly still has some making up to do with fans. The Three Lions are heading to the tournament in the...

England player ratings vs Latvia as 6/10 star 'needs improvement' to seal World Cup place
John Cross Chief Football Writer and Neil Docking 21:58, 14 Oct 2025Updated 22:04, 14 Oct 2025 England's players celebrate Harry Kane's first goal(Image: AP) England thrashed Latvia 5-0, securing their spot in next summer's World Cup after Thomas...

How to watch Latvia v England: TV channel, live stream info as Three Lions on the brink of World Cup place
Watch Latvia v England as the Three Lions bid to book their place at next summer's 2026 FIFA World Cup, with FourFourTwo bring you all the details on how to watch the game live wherever you are in the world. Latvia vs England: Key information ►...

England qualify for World Cup with comfortable five-goal rout against Latvia
England booked their place in an eighth consecutive FIFA World Cup finals after easing to a routine 5-0 win over Latvia in Riga, and maintained their 100% record after six qualifiers. Thomas Tuchel made two changes to the side that defeated Wales...

England qualify for 2026 World Cup after convincing win over Latvia
14 October 2025, 15:32 | Updated: 14 October 2025, 21:48 England are through to next summer's World Cup thanks to a convincing 5-0 win over Latvia in their latest qualifier. Thomas Tuchel's side have dominated their group in the qualifying games...

England qualify for World Cup with rout of Latvia
Harry Kane scored twice as England secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup after a 5-0 thrashing of Latvia on Tuesday. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring in Riga before Kane took his tally for club and country this season to 21 goals in 13...

England reaches 2026 World Cup by routing Latvia. Ronaldo and Portugal miss chance to clinch a spot
By: The Associated Press Posted: 3:48 PM CDT Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 RIGA, Latvia (AP) — England became the first country from Europe to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday but Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will have to wait after conceding...

England thrash Latvia to qualify for World Cup
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...

England qualifies for 2026 World Cup with 5-0 win over Latvia
By Canadian Press on October 14, 2025. RIGA, Latvia (AP) — England qualifies for 2026 World Cup with 5-0 win over Latvia. The Associated Press 4 -3 Please login to comment 0 Comments Inline Feedbacks View all comments