Riyadh: England crush Latvia in World Cup qualifiers
England’s Victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
James and Isi Lead the Way
Reese James and Pericho Easi opened their international goals in England’s 3-0 victory over Latvia in Group 11 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Monday.
James’ Free Kick Goal
James, the Chelsea player, who participates mainly with England for the first time since 2022, launched a wonderful shot from a free kick to open the scoring in the 38th minute of the match held at Wembley Stadium.
Harry Kane’s Goal
As happened in the victory over Albania on Friday, England faced difficulty in penetrating the defensive bloc, but captain Harry Kane doubled his team’s advance in the 68th minute from a close distance, taking advantage of the Diklan Rice pass.
Pericho Easi’s Goal
Alternative Ezi concluded the scoring from a shot that changed her direction to the net in the 76th minute.
Group Standings
England leads its group with six points after winning the first two games, superior to Albania and Latvia, and each has three points.
Conclusion
England’s 3-0 victory over Latvia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers shows promising signs for the team, with key players like James and Easi making their mark on the international stage. With a strong start to the tournament, England looks to continue its winning streak and secure a spot in the World Cup.
FAQs
- Who are the key players for England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers?
- When did James last play for England?
- How many points does England have in the group?
Reese James and Pericho Easi were the scorers in England’s 3-0 victory over Latvia.
James last played for England in 2022.
England leads the group with six points, having won its first two games.