The 2026 FIFA men's World Cup is approaching next year, and qualifying is well underway. Most of the biggest national teams around the world have yet to book a spot in the first 48-team World Cup in the history of the competition,

England have won all five qualifiers without conceding a goal, including a 3–0 stroll against their upcoming opponents in the reverse fixture back in March. A stunning Reece James free-kick got the ball rolling that night, as Eberechi Eze scored his first international goal.