RIGA :England booked their place in next year's World Cup finals as captain Harry Kane scored twice in a 5-0 romp away to Latvia on Tuesday to ensure they will win qualifying Group K.There has been little doubt throughout the campaign that England would reach a ninth successive major tournament but now they c

Harry Kane scored twice as England secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup after a 5-0 thrashing of Latvia on Tuesday.

LATVIA 0-5 ENGLAND: The Three Lions knew a win in Riga would be enough to book their place in next summer's showpiece, becoming the first European nation to secure a spot

LISBON :Portugal were forced to delay punching their World Cup ticket after being held to a 2-2 home draw by Hungary in Tuesday's qualifier as Dominik Szoboszlai struck a stoppage-time equaliser after two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo had put the hosts ahead.Portugal could have sealed a place at next year's fi

Harry Kane struck twice, Anthony Gordon and Eberechi Eze scored, and Maksims Tonisevs turned the ball into his own net to ensure England's smooth passage.

Dominik Szoboszlai struck in stoppage time to earn a 2-2 draw for Hungary.

Thomas Tuchel's side have dominated their group in the qualifying games and tonight's 5-0 win means they are through to next summer's main tournament with two matches to spare.

Anthony Gordon and Eberechi Eze were also on target in a 5-0 win over Latvia.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the player with most goals in World Cup qualifiers as Portugal eyes to book its spot for 2026.

England became the first country from Europe to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday but Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will have to wait after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer against Hungary. England won 5-0 at Latvia, with captain Harry Kane scoring twice in the first half, to assure first…

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