“A perfect blend of skill and teamwork secures World Cup qualification.”
England secured their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 5-0 victory against Latvia in Riga. This win kept their perfect record in Group K qualifiers, with six wins, 18 goals scored, and none conceded.
Anthony Gordon opened the scoring in the 26th minute, and Harry Kane added two goals, including a penalty just before halftime. Latvia’s Maksims Toņiševs scored an own goal in the 58th minute, and substitute Eberechi Eze finished the match with a goal in the 86th minute.
Harry Kane now has 76 international goals, and Eze marked his debut with a goal. Manager Thomas Tuchel praised the team’s performance, stressing the importance of maintaining high standards for the World Cup.
With qualification secured, England will focus on their remaining Group K matches and continue preparing for the 2026 World Cup, aiming to challenge for their first major men’s trophy since 1966.