Baltic Cup 2025/26

The tournament stands apart from the national league pyramid as a standalone invitational event for national teams. Unlike the defunct Baltic League which focused on clubs, this competition brings together the three Baltic states alongside occasional guests from Northern Europe, such as Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Its origins date back to 1928 when the Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian Football Associations formally gathered to institutionalise earlier unofficial bilateral matches.

A period of suspension occurred between 1940 and 1991 due to the Soviet occupation, though a version involving the Soviet Socialist Republics ran from 1948 until 1976. After the restoration in 1991, the schedule shifted from an annual cycle to a biennial format starting in 2008. The structure has evolved over the years; when four teams participate, the competition moves away from a simple round-robin league to a knockout setup featuring semifinals, a third-place match, and a final. There is no promotion or relegation associated with the results.

Latvia holds the record for success with 13 titles, while Estonia remains the current holder following their 2026 victory. Individual records highlight Ēriks Pētersons of Latvia as the all-time top scorer with nine goals, a figure that underscores his longevity in the side. The single-match record is shared among players who have managed three goals in one game. This regional affair maintains a clear distance from the UEFA Nations League, offering a different kind of competitive environment focused on local rivalry rather than continental standing.