🔗 Share this article The Three Lions Seal Finals Qualification with Comfortable Win over Latvia The match proved to be a predictable outcome as the national team's smooth advancement through their qualifying group culminated in an official place at the 2026 World Cup. Key Moments The winger opened the scoring in the first half, placing a exquisite effort into the top corner. The star striker then added a swift two goals before the interval—first with a rasping drive from the penalty arc, and then from the 12-yard mark after a confirmed infraction. The visitors notched two more finishes in the second period—the first an own goal by a Latvian substitute, and the other a composed tap-in from the midfielder. Crowd Atmosphere Throughout the match, the travelling England fans voiced pointed chants at the head coach, responding to his recent comments about the home support. Chants such as "You'll hear us when we choose" and "How's the volume?" were heard around the small ground. Defensive Solidity England kept their perfect clean sheet run in qualifying, registering their sixth consecutive zero goals against. The shot-stopper stretched his individual streak of unbeaten matches for the England team to nine. Looking Ahead With qualification secured, Tuchel's squad can turn their attention to planning for the 2026 World Cup. Two matches await in the qualifying group, but the team has officially finished first with a 100% record. "The display showed a professional display from England, and they got the job done against resilient opposition." Anthony Gordon converted the initial strike. The captain contributed a two goals before the break. England kept a zero conceded for the sixth qualifier. Eberechi Eze rounded off the result with a late goal.