Latvian football refers to the sport of soccer in Latvia, a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. The governing body for football in Latvia is the Latvian Football Federation, which oversees the national leagues and the national team. The top professional league is the Virsliga, featuring clubs like Riga FC and FK Ventspils. The Latvia national football team represents the country in international competitions. Although Latvia has not qualified for a FIFA World Cup, the team has participated in the UEFA European Championship. Football is a popular sport in Latvia, with a growing youth development system aimed at improving the level of play.