The England national football team is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup 2026, set to take place across the USA, Mexico, and Canada. With Thomas Tuchel at the helm, the Three Lions are building strong momentum in the World Cup qualifiers. Below is a complete overview of England’s 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule, fixtures, matches, and dates, along with the predicted squad and venue details.
England’s 2026 World Cup Qualifying Schedule
England leads their qualifying group with an impressive start, winning their opening fixtures under Tuchel’s management. The full schedule is as follows:
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 21 March 2025 | England vs Albania | Wembley Stadium |
| 24 March 2025 | England vs Latvia | Wembley Stadium |
| 7 June 2025 | Andorra vs England | Estadi Nacional, Andorra |
| 6 September 2025 | England vs Andorra | London |
| 9 September 2025 | Serbia vs England | Belgrade |
| 14 October 2025 | Latvia vs England | Riga |
| 13 November 2025 | England vs Serbia | Wembley Stadium |
| 16 November 2025 | Albania vs England | Tirana |
Fans can view the complete FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage fixtures here, which includes all matches, timings, and venues across North America.
Predicted England Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
Coach Thomas Tuchel has announced a 24-member provisional squad for the upcoming qualifiers, blending young talent and experienced stars.
Goalkeepers
- Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace)
- Jordan Pickford (Everton)
- James Trafford (Manchester City)
Defenders
- John Stones (Manchester City)
- Reece James (Chelsea)
- Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace)
- Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur)
- Tino Livramento (Newcastle United)
- Dan Burn (Newcastle United)
- Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa)
Midfielders
- Declan Rice (Arsenal)
- Jordan Henderson (Brentford)
- Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest)
- Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)
- Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest)
Forwards
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
- Marcus Rashford (Barcelona, loan from Manchester United)
- Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
- Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United)
- Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
Fans can also explore fixtures of other top nations like the USA schedule, Mexico schedule, and Canada’s World Cup 2026 matches.
Road to FIFA World Cup 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature 48 teams, beginning with the Round of 32, followed by the Round of 16, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and the Final — set for July 2026 in the USA. For the full knockout bracket, check out the complete FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule.
If you want an offline version, download the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule PDF for all fixtures and venues.
Final Thoughts
England enters the 2026 World Cup campaign with confidence, depth, and leadership. Under Tuchel’s tactical command, the team looks ready to break new ground on the world stage. Stay updated with every match date, fixture, and venue through the complete guide to the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule.
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