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Latvia have never won a FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship.

Europe (UEFA) · No major trophy yet

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Latvia Trophy Drought: Euro 2004 and the Baltic Football Dream
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Latvia's story so far

Latvia are one of 160 national teams who have never won a FIFA World Cup or their confederation's continental championship — the same two-tier standard tracked for every team on this site. Latvia reached Euro 2004, their only major tournament to date, and held Germany to a famous 0-0 draw in the group stage. The Baltic side continues to chase a return to a finals tournament.

Latvia at a glance

ConfederationEurope (UEFA)
Continental title trackedUEFA European Championship
Best documented resultLatvia reached Euro 2004, their only major tournament to date, and held Germany to a famous 0-0 draw in the group stage. The Baltic side continues to chase a return to a finals tournament.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Latvia would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship — the top continental honor in the Europe (UEFA) region. Both remain fully open: there's no ranking or seeding that rules a team out permanently, only qualification and results on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Has Latvia ever won a major football trophy?

No. Latvia have never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Latvia reached Euro 2004, their only major tournament to date, and held Germany to a famous 0-0 draw in the group stage. The Baltic side continues to chase a return to a finals tournament.

What is Latvia's best-ever tournament result?

Latvia reached Euro 2004, their only major tournament to date, and held Germany to a famous 0-0 draw in the group stage. The Baltic side continues to chase a return to a finals tournament.

Which trophies could Latvia still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Latvia.

Which confederation does Latvia compete in?

Latvia competes in Europe (UEFA). Its main continental championship is the UEFA European Championship.

How does TrophyDrought define a major trophy?

We track the FIFA World Cup and each team's top senior men's continental championship. Regional, youth and club competitions are not included in this main ranking.

Data sources & verification for this page

Last verified 2026-09-10. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-10