England vs Latvia: Key Insights, Team News, and Match Preview for the 2026 World Cup Qualifier

Match Overview

England is set to face Latvia in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium. This match marks Thomas Tuchel's second game as England's head coach, following a narrow victory over Albania. The Three Lions aim to continue their unbeaten streak in World Cup qualifiers, which currently stands at 32 games.

How to Watch

UK: ITV1
USA: Fubo
India: SonyLIV

Key Details

Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Time: 7:45 PM GMT (5:45 PM ET; 1:15 AM IST on Tuesday)
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
Referee: Orel Grinfeeld (Israel)
VAR: Ziv Adler (Israel)

Team News

England

Morgan Gibbs-White, Jarell Quansah, and Aaron Ramsdale were excluded from the 23-man squad against Albania but might feature against Latvia. Quansah and James Trafford are the only uncapped players in the squad.

Latvia

Dario Šits, who scored the winning goal against Andorra, might start at Wembley. Latvia will rely on their defensive solidity to counter England's attacking prowess.

Expected Lineups

England

GK: Jordan Pickford
Defenders: Myles Lewis-Skelly, Levi Colwill, Marc Guehi, Reece James
Midfielders: Declan Rice, Jordan Henderson
Forwards: Anthony Gordon, Morgan Rogers, Jarrod Bowen
ST: Harry Kane

Latvia

GK: Krisjanis Zviedris
Defenders: Raivis Andris Jurkovskis, Antonijs Cernomordijs, Daniels Balodis
Midfielders: Andrej Ciganiks, Aleksejs Saveljevs, Dario Sits, Roberts Savalnieks
Forwards: Janis Ikaunieks, Dmitrijs Zelenkovs
ST: Vladislavs Gutkovskis

Key Stats

Head-to-Head: This is the first competitive meeting between England and Latvia.
England's Unbeaten Streak: England are unbeaten in their last 32 World Cup qualifiers (W24 D8).
Tuchel's Record: Thomas Tuchel won his first game as England boss, continuing a trend where no England manager has lost their debut since 1963.
Harry Kane's Form: Harry Kane has scored 32 goals in all competitions this season, second only to Robert Lewandowski in Europe's top five leagues.
Youth Record: Myles Lewis-Skelly became the youngest player to score on his England debut at 18 years and 176 days.

Latest News and Analysis

Tuchel's Vision: Tuchel's tactical approach is under scrutiny as England aims for a strong start in the World Cup qualifiers.
Discipline Issues: Tuchel highlighted a lack of discipline in England's win over Albania, emphasizing the need for improvement.
World Cup Talent Ranking: Analysts are evaluating which national teams have the best talent pool to win the 2026 World Cup.