Overview
- England beat Albania 2-0 in Tirana to finish Group K with eight wins from eight.
- The qualifying campaign ended with 22 goals scored and none conceded across eight matches.
- England became the first European team to win every qualifier in a cycle of at least six games without allowing a goal.
- Kane scored both goals against Albania to reach a national-record 78 for England.
- Thomas Tuchel earned credit for settling the team after a slow start, with attention now turning to 2026 preparations and scheduling.