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

Europe (UEFA) · No major trophy yet

Still waiting for a first World Cup or continental title

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 and earned their first point at a major finals with a 0-0 draw against Germany on 19 June 2004. Their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign ended fourth in Group K with five points, outside the qualifying and play-off places.

Latvia at a glance

ConfederationEurope (UEFA)
Continental title trackedUEFA European Championship
Selected tournament milestonesLatvia reached EURO 2004 and earned their first point at a major finals with a 0-0 draw against Germany on 19 June 2004. Their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign ended fourth in Group K with five points, outside the qualifying and play-off places.

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. Future opportunities depend on the eligibility and qualification rules for each edition. The current wait does not imply that a completed tournament can still be won.

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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 and earned their first point at a major finals with a 0-0 draw against Germany on 19 June 2004. Their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign ended fourth in Group K with five points, outside the qualifying and play-off places.

Which tournament milestones stand out for Latvia?

Latvia reached EURO 2004 and earned their first point at a major finals with a 0-0 draw against Germany on 19 June 2004. Their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign ended fourth in Group K with five points, outside the qualifying and play-off places.

Which trophies could Latvia still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship are the two competitions tracked on this site — future opportunities depend on the eligibility and qualification rules for each edition.

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

The sources below document selected tournament milestones and completed campaigns. Qualifying-match wins, regional honours and the separate AFC Solidarity Cup and CHAN competitions are not World Cup or top continental championship titles in this ranking.

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