England embarked on their journey to secure a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 under new boss Thomas Tuchel, and fans were eager to track their progress through the qualifiers.
Tuchel and England have officially booked their tickets to next summer's FIFA World Cup 2026, cruising through qualification with a 100 per cent win record, beating the likes of Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra in what proved a straightforward campaign for the Three Lions.
Here, GOAL has everything you need to know about England's World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign, including group standings, fixtures, results and more.
England World Cup 2026 qualifying group standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England (Q) | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | +22 | 24 |
| 2 | Albania (P) | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 14 |
| 3 | Serbia | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 13 |
| 4 | Latvia | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -10 | 5 |
| 5 | Andorra | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -13 | 1 |
Last updated:November 17, 2025. Key: Q = Qualified | P = Playoffs
Drawn in Group K for the qualifiers of the 2026 World Cup, England maintained a 100 per cent record.
Having defeated Albania (2-0) and Latvia (3-0) at home, the Three Lions kicked off their away campaign with a 0-1 win against Andorra before beating the same opposition 2-0 at home.
The Three Lions sent a thunderous message to the rest of Europe, dismantling Serbia 5-0 in a statement victory that screamed of a new era under Thomas Tuchel. And just to hammer the point home, they followed it up with another ruthless 5-0 demolition of Latvia, sealing their spot at the 2026 World Cup with two games to spare.
They completed the campaign with a couple of 2-0 wins, at home to Serbia and away to Albania, ensuring they went through the entire series of fixtures without conceding a single goal.
England World Cup 2026 qualifying fixtures & results
England began their World Cup 2026 qualification in March 2025, as per the schedule announced by FIFA.
You can see all of England's World Cup qualifying matches from Group K below.
| Date | Match | Kick-off time (UK time) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21 | England 2-0 Albania | 7:45pm | ITV1 / ITVX / fubo |
| Mar 24 | England 3-0 Latvia | 7:45pm | ITV1 / ITVX / fubo |
| Jun 7 | Andorra 0-1 England | 5pm | ITV1 / ITVX / fubo |
| Sep 6 | England 2-0 Andorra | 5pm | ITV1 / ITVX / fubo |
| Sep 9 | Serbia 0-5 England | 7:45pm | ITV1 / ITVX / fubo |
| Oct 14 | Latvia 0-5 England | 7:45pm | ITV1 / ITVX / fubo |
| Nov 13 | England 2-0 Serbia | 7:45pm | ITV1 / ITVX / fubo |
| Nov 16 | Albania 0-2 England | 5pm | ITV1 / ITVX / fubo |
England's final group games were played in November 2025 - they travelled to Albania to wrap up their campaign.
When is the World Cup 2026 draw?
The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place on Thursday, December 5, 2025, beginning at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET.
Fans around the globe will be able to watch the event live via FIFA’s official website, FIFA’s YouTube channel, and there would be a range of international broadcast partners offering live coverage and streaming options.
How can I watch England's World Cup 2026 qualifying on TV?
ITV has the broadcasting rights to show England's World Cup qualifiers on TV in the United Kingdom (UK). Games will generally be broadcast on ITV1 and can be streamed live for free on ITVX.
England fans based in the United States can stream England's World Cup qualifiers live on fubo.
Fans can follow all the live updates of the England football team here on GOAL.
Which channel number is ITV1?
- Channel 3 (Freeview)
- Channel 103 (Virgin Media)
- Channel 103 (Sky)
- Channel 103 (Freesat)
When does World Cup 2026 take place?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, the tournament will feature 48 teams, making it the biggest World Cup in history in terms of teams involved.
Stay tuned for updates on England’s fixtures, results, and qualification scenarios as the campaign unfolds. The road to 2026 promises to be an exciting journey for the Three Lions and their fans!