The Latvian men's national football team is set to compete against the Lithuanian national team in the semifinals of the Baltic Cup, as announced during the draw held on Thursday. The other semifinal will feature Estonia facing the Faroe Islands. The matches are scheduled for June 6, with Latvia meeting the Estonians away and then playing at home against either Lithuania or the Faroe Islands on June 9 for the potential third or first place match.

The Baltic Cup is a historic football tournament, being the oldest still-active national team competition in Europe, first held in 1928. In the previous edition of the tournament two years ago, Latvia experienced a mixed performance, suffering a loss to Lithuania with a score of 0:2 in the tournament's semifinal and later securing victory against the Faroe Islands for third place with a narrow 1:0 win. The tournament is known to evoke strong local rivalries, particularly between Latvia and Lithuania, intensifying the stakes of their upcoming match.

Overall, the Baltic Cup not only serves as a competitive platform for these nations but also promotes regional unity and sportsmanship. As the teams prepare for their matches, fans are eager for the return of the historic contest, which has deep roots in the cultural identities of the Baltic states.