FIFA’s European qualifiers Football teams England vs Albania are playing the 2026 World Cup UEFA Qualifier match of Group K on March 22, 2025, at 19.45 GMT.
England National Football Team hosts Albania in their first 2026 World Cup qualifier, It is the Group Stage, Group K match that marks the 2026 FIFA World Cup UEFA Qualifier on March 22, 2025, at 19:45 UTC at the Wembley Stadium in England.
Albania recently lost their match against the Ukraine Football Team. Meanwhile, England’s latest result was a 5-0 against Ireland on November 17, 2024, in the National League. In their last encounter on Nov 13, 2021, the England squad secured a 5-0 victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Group K points table, England and Albania played their first match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
It has significant implications for both teams as they look to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Three Lions has historically dominated the rivalry, with 2 wins, while Moldova has no victories, alongside 0 draws between the two teams in 2 games.
Possible Starting lineups for England vs Albania
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There are no recent H2H matches. In the last 10 matches, Three Lions Secure 7 games and Moldova wons only 2 games with 5 lost. Considering recent formations, both coaches are expected to maintain their successful setups.
England (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
- Defenders: Reece James, Marc Guehi, Levi Colwill, Myles Lewis-Skelly
- Midfielders: Declan Rice, Jordan Henderson
- Attacking Midfielders: Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford
- Forward: Harry Kane
- Coach: Tuchel sprung
- England form (all competitions): WWLWWW
Albania (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: Thomas Strakosha
- Defenders: Ivan Balliu, Ardian Ismajli, Berat Djimsiti, and Enea Mihaj
- Midfielders: Kristjan Asllani, Ylber Ramadani, and Qazim Laci
- Forwards: Jasir Asani, Armando Broja, and Ernest Muci
- Albania form (all competitions): WLLWDL
Match Information
- When: Friday, March 22
- Stadium: Wembley Stadium
- Time: 19.45 in the UK
- Where to watch England vs Albania? : Fanatiz (Live FIFA games in the US), ESPN and Sky Sports
- Live Score: fifa.com, fifaworldcupnews.com
England vs Albania Head-to-Head Record Statistics
The 1966 FIFA World Cup Champions have won all six of their previous meetings with Albania.
Historically, England has dominated the rivalry with 6 wins, while Albania has not won any; there have been 0 draws in their 6 matches.
England vs Albania Prediction
- England – 04
- Albania – 00