On November 13, 2025, European national team soccer will feature an interesting match between two teams that continue to fight for recognition on the continental stage. North Macedonia and Latvia will face each other in an international friendly match to be played at the Toše Proeski Arena in Skopje, the Macedonian capital, in a clash that will serve as a test before the resumption of the Euro 2028 qualifiers. Although there are no points at stake, the match promises to be intense, as both teams need to strengthen their identity and try out new variations after an uneven year in terms of results and performance.
In a few moments, we will share the starting lineups for the North Macedonia vs. Latvia match live, as well as the latest information from the stadium. Don’t miss a single detail of the North Macedonia vs. Latvia match live with commentary from VAVEL.
A friendly match between national teams is a game that, although it does not determine titles or official points, plays a very important role in soccer. It mainly serves to allow coaches to prepare their teams for more demanding tournaments, testing new tactics, game plans, and lineups. It is also the perfect opportunity to give playing time to young or newly called-up players, evaluate their performance, and see how they adapt to the group.
These matches help players, who normally play for different clubs and in different leagues, get used to sharing the pitch and strengthen cohesion within the national team. They also allow players returning from injury to regain their competitive rhythm in a less pressured environment than an official competition.
Beyond the sporting aspect, friendly matches also have strategic value: they influence FIFA rankings, which can be decisive in future international draws. And, of course, they play a social and economic role, as they are often played in different countries to bring the national team closer to its fans and generate revenue from ticket sales, television rights, and sponsors.