At 2:45 AM Beijing time on October 15, in the 8th round of the UEFA World Cup qualifying Group K, England played an away match against Latvia.
In this game, Kane easily netted a brace, while Gordon and Eze also scored, leading England to a 5-0 away victory over Latvia, clinching the group lead ahead of schedule and ensuring their place in the 2026 USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup.
England has dominated the UEFA World Cup qualifiers, with the Three Lions, powered by Kane’s consistent scoring, winning all six matches, scoring an impressive 18 goals—an average of three per game—and keeping a clean sheet in every match.
With their strong squad, England rightfully became the first European team to qualify for the 2026 USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup. Under Tuchel’s guidance, the Three Lions are considered one of the favorites for next year’s World Cup. This England team boasts star players, with Kane leading the attack, alongside powerful wingers Saka, Gordon, and Rashford; Eze orchestrating the midfield offense, Rice anchoring defense; defenders Guehi and Santos leading the backline; and goalkeeper positions secured by Pickford and Henderson. The year 2026 marks another hopeful "football’s coming home" moment.Come on, England!