England head to their final World Cup 2026 qualifying game in Albania, hoping to maintain their unbeaten record and unbroken run of clean sheets throughout the campaign.
Thomas Tuchel’s side booked their spot in the 2026 World Cup with two games to spare, and are fresh from a 2-0 win over Serbia at Wembley, with goals from Arsenal pair Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze.
The Three Lions saw off Albania in the reverse fixture at Wembley in March in Tuchel’s first game in charge as debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly and Harry Kane sealed a 2-0 win.
With qualification now secured, all eyes will be on Tuchel’s team selection in Tirana as he continues to tweak his first XI and the clock ticks down towards next summer’s tournament.
Here’s everything you need to know:
When is Albania vs England?
England’s final qualifying clash with Albania takes place on Sunday 16 November at the Arena Kombetare in Tirana, Albania’s capital city. The match will kick off at 5pm GMT.
How can I watch it?
The game will be free-to-air on the UK with viewers able to watch on ITV1, while also able to stream the contest on ITVX.
Confirmed England line-up
England XI: Henderson; Quansah, Stones, Burn, O’Reilly; Wharton, Rice; Bowen, Bellingham, Eze; Kane.
Team news
England boss Thomas Tuchel has made seven changes to the side that beat Serbia 2-0 last time out. There are three changes in the defence, with Jordan Pickford dropping out for Dean Henderson in goal, while Reece James and Ezri Konsa make way for Jarell Quansah and Dan Burn.
In midfield, Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton partners Declan Rice, with Elliot Anderson rested, while Jude Bellingham starts in the No 10 role ahead of Morgan Rogers.
And the final two changes are on the wings – where Jarrod Bowen and Eberechi Eze replace Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford - while Harry Kane starts upfront once again.
