The England national team has officially secured its place in the upcoming tournament, confirming that England qualifies for World Cup 2026 after a comprehensive 5-0 away win against Latvia. The match, held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, saw the Three Lions deliver a commanding performance to clinch the top spot in Group K and book their ticket to the finals with two games to spare.
Officially, under Tuchel, England thrashes Latvia 5-0 to become the first European team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup! 🏴🏆
— Match Spoots (@matchspoots) October 14, 2025
In tonight's other key results:
🇪🇸 Spain cruises to a 4-0 victory over Bulgaria.
🇵🇹 Portugal is held to a surprising 2-2 draw by Hungary.
🇹🇷 Turkey… pic.twitter.com/oHOtZMLRFb
England Qualifies for World Cup 2026: Match Breakdown
England asserted their dominance from the outset. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring in the 26th minute, setting the tone for the evening. Captain Harry Kane doubled the lead from the penalty spot just before halftime, at 45’+3, giving his side a comfortable cushion.
The pressure continued in the second half, leading to an own goal by Latvia’s Maksims Tonisevs in the 58th minute. Eberechi Eze capped off the stellar performance with a final goal in the 86th minute, sealing a flawless victory for the visitors.
The win extends England’s perfect record in the group, taking them to 18 points from six matches. This result mathematically guarantees their first-place finish, well ahead of second-placed Albania, and solidifies their status as one of the top contenders heading into the tournament.
