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England Close In on 2026 World Cup After 5-0 Win in Serbia

Qualification could be sealed in October with a win in Latvia depending on Serbia’s results.

Overview

  • Thomas Tuchel’s team sit top of Group K with five wins from five, 13 goals scored and none conceded, holding a seven-point lead over Albania.
  • England need two more victories to guarantee a place at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
  • A Serbia draw or loss against Albania on October 11 would allow England to qualify by beating Latvia in Riga on October 14.
  • England could also clinch if they win in Latvia and Serbia then drop points away to Andorra three days later.
  • The remaining fixtures are Latvia away on October 14, Serbia at home on November 13 and Albania away on November 16, with UEFA’s 12 group winners qualifying directly and four additional places decided via March 2026 play-offs.