England are through to next summer’s World Cup thanks to a convincing 5-0 win over Latvia in their latest qualifier.
Thomas Tuchel’s side have dominated their group in the qualifying games and tonight’s win means they are through to next summer’s main tournament with two matches to spare.
England is the first European team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after winning their six Group K matches so far, with the team not conceding a single goal.
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England’s Harry Kane scores on a penalty kick during the qualifying match against Latvia. Pic: AP
In tonight’s game in Riga, the Three Lions were already up 3-0 at half-time thanks to Anthony Gordon scoring once and Harry Kane twice, including a penalty.
The fourth goal came early in the second half when Djed Spence’s shot bounced off the leg of Latvia’s Maksims Tonisev, and substitute Eberechi Eze sealed the deal for England’s 5-0.
There are two games left to play for Tuchel’s team, against Serbia on November 13 at Wembley Stadium and Albania on November 16 in the country’s capital, Tirana.
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Bukayo Saka is challenged by Latvia’s Daniels Balodis. Pic: AP
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Elliot Anderson, Jordan Henderson and Marcus Rashford applaud to fans after the match: AP
England won the first leg against Serbia 5-0 and the one against Albania 2-0.
Next year’s men’s World Cup will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The draw for the 2026 cup’s group stage fixtures will take place in Washington on December 5, with US President Donald Trump set to join FIFA president Gianni Infantino at the John F Kennedy Center to decide the match-ups.