England Hosts Serbia in World Cup Qualifier

England will host Serbia at Wembley Stadium on Thursday evening in their penultimate 2026 World Cup qualifying match, aiming to cap a flawless Group K campaign with another victory. The game, set for 7:45 p.m. GMT on November 13, 2025, marks England's final home fixture of the year against a side desperate to keep playoff hopes alive.

Thomas Tuchel's team secured qualification for the finals in North America last month with a 5-0 win over Latvia, extending their perfect record to six victories from six matches. England have scored 18 goals without conceding any in the group, building on the defensive solidity that defined their Euro 2024 performances. The Three Lions have won their last nine competitive games since October 2024, conceding just one goal in that span, and enter the match unbeaten in their past 10 home World Cup qualifiers.

For Serbia, the stakes could not be higher. Sitting third in Group K, one point behind Albania, they must win both remaining games to challenge for a playoff spot, especially with Albania facing Andorra on the same night. A loss at Wembley would likely end their bid for a third consecutive World Cup appearance. The team arrives under new head...