The English national team officially qualified for the 2026 World Championships.

In the match of the final round of European qualification, the English defeated Latvia 5:0, increasing their advantage in the group.

Thomas Tuchel's team achieved victories in all six matches, gaining 18 points, which guaranteed them first place and a direct exit to the final part of the tournament - first in the middle of Europe.

Latvia – England 0:5.

Goals: Gordon 26, Kane 44, 45+4 (pen. ), Tonisevs, 59 (ag), Eze, 86 Latvia: Zviedris - Jurkovskis (Tonisevs, 46), Veips, Chernomordiys, Balodijs, Tsiganiks - Zelenkovs, Varslavans (Dashkevichs, 66), Vapne (Savelyevs, 74),.