{"id":215252,"date":"2025-10-15T12:47:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T12:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/215252\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T12:47:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T12:47:16","slug":"england-qualify-for-world-cup-latvia-result-thomas-tuchel-fan-reaction-what-teams-are-through-to-2026-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/215252\/","title":{"rendered":"England qualify for World Cup, Latvia result, Thomas Tuchel fan reaction, what teams are through to 2026 tournament?"},"content":{"rendered":"

England<\/a> coach Thomas Tuchel could see the funny side as travelling fans poked fun at the German during his side’s 5-0 thrashing of Latvia in rainy Riga on Wednesday (AEDT).<\/p>\n

Tuchel was critical of England’s fans at Wembley Stadium last week<\/a>, accusing them of not being supportive enough during a routine 3-0 friendly victory over Wales.<\/p>\n

They were far noisier in Latvia as they celebrated England sealing their place in next year’s World Cup<\/a>, at one point singing ‘Are we loud enough for you?’ to the former Chelsea manager.<\/p>\n

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\"Thomas<\/p>\n

Thomas Tuchel of England acknowledges the fans.\u00a0The FA via Getty Images<\/p>\n

“I got a bit of stick today in the first half, so fair enough. I take it in good humour, with a good sense of humour. I accept it,” Tuchel said.<\/p>\n

“They had a reason today from my last comments and I guess that’s fair enough.<\/p>\n

“I got a bit of stick and I found it quite creative. It made me smile and this is how it has to be. It’s British humour and I surely can take it. No harm done. The support today was brilliant and we are very sure the support in America will be absolutely brilliant. We need it.”<\/p>\n

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Captain Harry Kane scored twice to ensure England will win Group K.<\/p>\n

There has been little doubt throughout the campaign that England would reach a ninth successive major tournament but now they can officially start rubber-stamping their plans.<\/p>\n

It took England 25 minutes to break the deadlock in the tree-lined Daugava Stadium with Anthony Gordon cutting in from the left to fire past Latvia goalkeeper Krisjanis Zviedris.<\/p>\n

The hosts, 137th in FIFA’s rankings, were punished twice just before halftime with Kane drilling home after Latvia were caught playing out from the back before the striker converted a penalty awarded after he was pulled back in the area.<\/p>\n

Djed Spence’s cross was turned into his own goal by Maksims Tonisevs in the 57th minute and substitute Eberechi Eze wrapped up an easy night for England with a sweetly-hit fifth late on.<\/p>\n

Tuchel’s England have a maximum 18 points from their six games with 18 goals scored and none conceded and are the first European nation to seal their place in the finals.<\/p>\n

Albania are second on 11 points with third-placed Serbia, who beat Andorra on Tuesday, on 10 and Latvia five.<\/p>\n

“Another tournament, we make it look easy but we have to fully focus on every game,” Kane, who extended his record tally of England goals to 76, told ITV Sport.<\/p>\n

“It doesn’t matter who we play it’s about setting a high standard and keeping the momentum.”<\/p>\n

TOUGHER TESTS AWAIT ENGLAND<\/p>\n

Far tougher tests await if England are to win their first major men’s trophy since the 1966 World Cup, but in terms of qualifying for finals few can match them.<\/p>\n

They are unbeaten in their last 37 World Cup qualifiers dating back to 2009, although Spain’s record of 66 unbeaten in qualifiers between 1993 and 2021 looks untouchable.<\/p>\n

Including European Championship qualifiers England’s unbeaten streak is 57 dating back to 2015.<\/p>\n

\"Thomas<\/p>\n

Thomas Tuchel reacts at Daugava Stadium.\u00a0Getty<\/p>\n

Tuchel has completed the easy part of his remit by leading England to next year’s finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and enjoyed celebrating in the rain as his players were serenaded by the travelling contingent.<\/p>\n

“A top performance, a top result, six wins, six clean sheets, so very happy,” the German said.<\/p>\n

“Brilliant. Such a good mood in the dressing room. We have been dominant in games and hungry. We are on our way. We play a high press and a physical game that we play, but everyone buys into it. It’s a pleasure to coach them. Step-by-step we are getting there.”<\/p>\n

The ease with which England have qualified for next year’s showpiece is underlined by the fact that they have faced only two efforts on target in their six games.<\/p>\n

Eduards Daskevics did force Jordan Pickford to make a save during the second half but the England keeper was up to the task as he kept a record-extending ninth successive clean sheet.<\/p>\n

England finish their qualifying campaign with a home clash against Serbia and a visit to Albania in November.<\/p>\n

WHICH COUNTRIES HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE 2026 WORLD CUP?Host nations: Canada, Mexico, United StatesAsia: Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, UzbekistanAfrica: Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, TunisiaConcacaf: None yetEurope: EnglandOceania: New ZealandSouth America: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay<\/p>\n

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