England Men’s Football Fixture: What Are the Upcoming Games for England National Football Team?

The Three Lions are set to kick off their journey towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a double-header at Wembley Stadium.

The England men’s national football team is gearing up for a series of crucial fixtures as they embark on their qualification journey for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Under the new leadership of head coach Thomas Tuchel, the England team will aim to secure their spot in the prestigious tournament.

The Three Lions will kick off their campaign with a high-profile double-header at Wembley Stadium. The next year’s tournament will be hosted across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. With Thomas Tuchel taking charge of England for the first time, these opening fixtures will be crucial in setting the tone for England’s campaign.

Thomas Tuchel recently named his England squad for the upcoming matches. Aston Villa forward Marcus Rashford has been included in the England squad after a year-long absence. Rashford, who last featured for England in a friendly against Brazil in March 2024, has earned his recall after impressive performances following his loan move from Manchester United to Aston Villa in January. Rashford is still waiting for his first goal at Aston Villa, but he has already contributed four assists. The 27-year-old has won 60 caps for England, scoring eight goals in the process.

There was also a surprise return for former Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson, who is currently at Ajax and last played for England in November 2023. The 34-year-old made headlines with his controversial transfer to Al Ettifaq at the start of last season but he returned to Europe after just six months, joining Ajax in January.

What Are the Upcoming Games for England National Football Team?

England vs. Albania

Date: Friday, March 21, 2025
Time: 15:45 PM ET
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier

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England vs. Latvia

Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Time: 15:45 PM ET
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier

A week to go until our @FIFAWorldCup qualifier against Latvia takes place at @WembleyStadium – a match you can still buy tickets for 👇
— England (@England) March 17, 2025

Andorra vs. England

Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: To Be Confirmed
Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier

England vs. Senegal

Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Time: 14:45 PM ET
Venue: City Ground, West Bridgford
Competition: International Friendly

England vs. Andorra

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: To Be Confirmed
Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier

With England looking to make a strong start on home soil, the Wembley crowd will play a vital role in supporting Tuchel’s men as they aim to lay the foundation for a successful qualification campaign. These early fixtures will be key as they will provide a glimpse into Tuchel’s tactical approach and vision for the England squad moving forward.

Full England Squad for Games vs Albania and Latvia

Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton), James Trafford (Burnley)

Defenders: Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool), Kyle Walker (AC Milan, loan from Manchester City)

Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Jordan Henderson (Ajax), Curtis Jones (Liverpool), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest)

Forwards: Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa, loan from Manchester United), Dominic Solanke (Tottenham Hotspur)

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