Overview

• England secured their berth with two matches to spare, extending a perfect qualifying run to six wins with an 18–0 goal difference.
• Scorers in Riga were Anthony Gordon, a Harry Kane brace including a penalty, an own goal by Andrejs Ciganiks, and Eberechi Eze.
• Tuchel called the achievement a great moment and said the squad fulfilled its dream of reaching the finals in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
• The manager praised Kane as the top striker he has coached and highlighted the captain's top form as Kane reached 75 and 76 international goals.
• Roughly 2,500 traveling supporters backed England in Riga, drawing public thanks from Tuchel after earlier concerns about quiet home crowds, with some fans playfully chanting at him.