Lithuania and Malta played out a 1-1 draw in their UEFA World Cup qualification match on September 5, 2025. The result at the LFF Stadium in Vilnius was a fair reflection of a closely contested encounter between two nations aiming to climb the Group F table. Malta took a surprise lead against the run of play in the first half, scoring from a well-executed set-piece. Lithuania responded with increased pressure after the break and found their equalizer around the 70-minute mark through a driven shot from the edge of the area. Both teams had chances to win it in the final stages, with Lithuania hitting the post and Malta forcing a sharp save in stoppage time. The shared points did little to alter either team's position in the lower half of the qualification group, but it represented a valuable away point for Malta. The Lithuanian manager expressed disappointment at dropping points at home, while his Maltese counterpart hailed his team's fighting spirit.