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England's talking points ahead of World Cup qualifier in Latvia
The Journal
|October 14, 2025
ENGLAND continue their quest for World Cup qualification as they go to Latvia tonight - and they could get the job done in Riga.
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North America here we come
England can qualify for the 2026 World Cup with victory. Albania’s 1-0 win in Belgrade on Sunday means Thomas Tuchel's side cannot be caught at the top of Group K if they win in Latvia.
That looks highly likely as England have coasted through the group so far, winning all five games without conceding a goal.
A draw would mean their qualification fate would go into November's international camp where they play Serbia at home and Albania away.
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