Thursday, June 4, 2026

The Sun Nigeria

England qualify for World Cup after thrashing Latvia

Latvia vs England

By John Ogunsemore

The Three Lions of England have qualified for the 2026 World Cup after Tuesday’s 5-0 mauling of Latvia at the Daugava Stadium in Riga.

Harry Kane returned from injury to grab a brace, extending his international goal tally to 76.

 

Anthony Gordon netted the opener, Maksims Toņiševs scored an own goal and Eberechi Eze also got on the scoresheet to make it a night to forget for Latvia.

Thomas Tuchel’s side have become the first European team to reach the 2026 World Cup in North America, their eight successive appearance at the mundial.

It was an emphatic qualifiers for England, who won all six of their Group K games without conceding a goal.