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Latvia vs England Live: Eze’s Stunning Goal Secures Epic Victory & World Cup Qualification! Don’t Miss the Highlights!
England have qualified for the World Cup but unanswered questions raise doubts over their development
Thomas Tuchel of course acknowledged that this was the expectation, but said it shouldn’t be completely taken for granted that it is a landmark achievement, even if this 5-0 in front of some trees in Riga wasn’t exactly Stockholm 1989 or Rome 1997. No bloodied bandages were required, as were seen with Terry Butcher and Paul Ince in those games.
It instead couldn’t have been easier, as this thrashing of Latvia made it six wins from six with 18 goals and none conceded. Almost perfect.
Miguel Delaney14 October 2025 22:25
England celebrate with the fans
The 2,500 or so travelling fans are cheering and chanting in the stands after England booked their spot in the World Cup.
The players come over to the stands and celebrate with them.
Mike Jones14 October 2025 21:47
FT Latvia 0-5 England
England have won Group K.
They have 18 points from their six qualifying matches with a perfect record of six wins from six.
The Three Lions haven’t even conceded a goal in qualifying yet.
Two matches remain, one against Serbia and one against Albania.
Mike Jones14 October 2025 21:42
England qualify for World Cup 2026 with win over Latvia
England are the first European nation to confirm their place at the 2026 World Cup following a 5-0 victory over Latvia on Tuesday evening.
The Three Lions claimed victory and a crucial three points in Riga courtesy of goals from Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane and Eberechi Eze which saw Thomas Tuchel’s side take an unassailable lead in Uefa qualifying Group K.
Tuchel has now overseen seven wins from his eight matches in charge with his England team yet to concede a goal in competitive fixtures.
Mike Jones14 October 2025 21:40
Full-time! Latvia 0-5 England
90 mins: There goes the whistle.
England came and conquered and booked their place in the World Cup next summer.
Mike Jones14 October 2025 21:40
GOAL! Latvia 0-5 England (Eberechi Eze, 86′)
Bowen wins the ball back on the halfway line and drives forward before feeding a pass out to Eberechi Eze on the left.
Like Gordon did earlier, he cuts inside before drilling his effort into the bottom corner.
Mike Jones14 October 2025 21:30
Latvia 0-4 England
81 mins: More control and composure for England.
A slick pass down the left wing is chased down by Rashford who pulls a pass back into the middle and wins a corner.
Mike Jones14 October 2025 21:26
Latvia 0-4 England
78 mins: Time is ticking away from England but the travelling fans are still in full voice.
They seemed to have taken Thomas Tuchel’s criticism of the Wembley atmosphere last week to heart and haven’t stopped chanting all evening.
Mike Jones14 October 2025 21:23