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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...

Latvia vs England: Three Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries
The Latvia vs England clash is set to be a very entertaining and eventful clash as the two sides fight for three important points in their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier game on Tuesday evening. This Lavia vs England game is going to be a...

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...

Margus Tsahkna: Estonia, together with Iceland, Denmark, Lithuania, Latvia, Sweden, Norway, Canada, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, expresses strong support to Elina Valtonen
Estonia, along with 9 other countries, has expressed its strong support to the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna writes on social media. “Estonia, together with Iceland,...

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...

Duma chairman calls deportation of Russians from Latvia act of genocide
MOSCOW, October 16. /TASS/. The deportation of Russians by Latvia is an act of genocide, Chairman of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin said. Latvia ruled that those who fail to demonstrate sufficient language proficiency by the October 13 deadline...

Birth rate in Latvia continues to decline
In the first eight months of 2025, 7,837 newborns were registered in Latvia — 11.3% fewer, or about 1,000 fewer babies, than in the same period of 2024, according to provisional data published by the Central Statistical Bureau. Of these newborns,...

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...

Emergency medicine stocks in Latvia still only halfway there
The stock of medicines intended for hospitals in critical situations is currently only partially prepared. 230 medicines are listed as critical in Latvia, but no funding has been found to provide them. On Wednesday, 15 October, the Saeima...

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...

In Latvia’s Saeima, a deputy majority backs an “alternative to the Istanbul Convention”
On Thursday, a majority of Saeima deputies supported a declaration prepared and signed by members of the National Alliance (NA), the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS), and the United List (AS), affirming the state’s commitment to act purposefully...

Latvia vs England LIVE commentary: Kick-off time, team news and where to watch as Tuchel closes in on World Cup
England can seal their place at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday night, live on talkSPORT. After Albania beat Serbia on Saturday, the Three Lions need one more win to guarantee their place at the North America showpiece tournament. 3 Thomas Tuchel...

Latvian political party leader not welcome in Estonia
Posts by Stabilitātei! politicians on social media indicate that three more party members who are Saeima deputies, have been banned from entering Latvia's northern neighbour, too. Last week, it was announced that Olga Ivanova, a candidate for the...

England thrash Latvia to clinch 2026 World Cup qualification
PARIS: Harry Kane scored twice as England thrashed Latvia 5-0 on Tuesday to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal were forced to wait to clinch their spot at the finals after being held by Hungary....

Russia to use every tool to protect its citizens in Latvia, diplomat says
MOSCOW, October 15. /TASS/. Russia will use every instrument at its disposal to protect its citizens in Latvia, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a news briefing. Latvia set October 13 as the deadline for a Latvian exam...

Latvia vs. England live stream, where to watch World Cup qualifying online: Elliot Anderson stakes his claim
England have craved a tempo-setting passer at the base of midfield for so long that their absence has entered footballing lore. Mere mention of Owen Hargreaves or Michael Carrick is sure to set the Three Lions' fanbase grumbling about what might...

Latvia vs England Prediction: Tuchel’s Clean-Sheet Kings Out to Seal World Cup Qualification
England have the chance to seal qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. Find out how likely they are to do it with our Latvia vs England prediction and preview. Latvia vs England: The Key Stats The Opta supercomputer rates England as...

Latvia prepares for another high-profile England world cup clash
Latvia's lingering hopes of a world cup qualification spot may have been effectively dashed by a disappointing draw with Andorra on Saturday afternoon (theoretically they could still qualify but it would require a string of extremely improbable...

Municipal police chief suspended over dog shooting incident in Latvia
The municipality said that explanations have now been received from the Bauska municipal police officers, as ordered by the executive director, Ivars Romanovs. The circumstances of the case are being clarified, and it is being assessed whether the...