England Faces Latvia in World Cup Qualifier at Wembley

LONDON, England – England continues its quest for the 2026 World Cup this Monday at Wembley Stadium, facing Latvia in a crucial Group K qualifier.

The match is set to kick off at 16:45 local time, with U.S. viewers able to watch exclusively on Fubo. England, under new manager Thomas Tuchel, started the qualifying campaign on a high note, securing a 2-0 victory against Albania. In that match, 18-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly made history as the youngest player to score for the national team, while captain Harry Kane notched his 70th international goal.

Despite the strong start, Tuchel expressed concerns about his team’s performance, particularly during a lackluster second half against Albania. “We’ve got to improve our consistency over the entire match,” Tuchel stated in the post-match conference.

Latvia also began its qualifying campaign with a win, defeating Andorra 1-0, courtesy of a second-half header from Dario Sits. Managed by Paolo Nicolato, Latvia aims to qualify for its first World Cup, a challenging feat considering their group dynamics.

Currently, England holds a 32-match unbeaten streak in World Cup qualifiers and hasn’t lost a home qualifier since 2000, solidifying its status as the favorite for this matchup against Latvia. The British team looks to capitalize on its historical dominance, aiming for another comprehensive victory.

Streaming options for the match include various platforms such as UEFA TV, ESPN, Disney+, DAZN, and Sky Sports, catering to fans globally.

With hopes high for the upcoming World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, England’s team, led by Tuchel, sees potential in their strong lineup and seeks to clinch a second star on the FA’s crest.

The anticipated starting lineup for England includes: Jordan Pickford; Kyle Walker, Ezri Konsa, Ben Burn, and Lewis-Skelly; Curtis Jones and Declan Rice; Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, and Marcus Rashford; with Harry Kane leading the attack.

Latvia is expected to field Krišjānis Zviedris in goal; a defense featuring Daniels Balodis, Antonijs Černomordijs, and Raivis Jurkovskis; with a midfield led by Roberts Savaļnieks alongside Deniss Meļņiks and Aleksejs Saveļjevs, and forward tasked with leading the attack including Dmitrijs Zelenkovs and Jānis Ikaunieks.

As England prepares to showcase its skill in front of thousands at the iconic Wembley, supporters are optimistic for a decisive win, with predictions favoring a scoreline such as England 5-0 Latvia.