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FIFA#4
2026

England's 2026 World Cup Qualification Campaign

England's journey through the World Cup - Qualification Europe 2025/2026 has been nothing short of impeccable. They secured the top spot in their group with a perfect record: 8 wins from 8 matches, scoring 22 goals without conceding a single one. A clean sheet streak of eight games highlights a defence as solid as the Tower of London, while scoring an average of nearly three goals a game shows their attacking flair.

Their dominance was clear both at home and away, with 4 wins in each setting, maintaining a flawless form of five consecutive wins leading into the tournament. This campaign saw England reaffirming their status as one of UEFA’s finest, combining resilience and clinical finishing.

Looking ahead to the World Cup 2026 itself, England will be keen to translate this flawless qualifying form into a deep run, hoping to add another chapter to their storied history since their 1966 triumph. The stage is set, and the Three Lions appear ready to roar again.

Group L

#TeamPPts
1England37
2Croatia36
3Ghana34
4Panama30
As of 19 Jul 2026
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Qualifying campaign

Rank

1

Points

24

PPG (last 5)

3.00

Squad pedigree

25 of 26 squad players (96%) play club football in a top-5 European league.

Spotlight

I. Toney

I. Toney

Al-Ahli Jeddah
Pro League

8 apps · 11 G · 1 A · 8.04

Player shape

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O. Watkins

O. Watkins

Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Pro League

5 apps · 4 G · 4 A · 8.05

Player shape

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J. Bellingham

J. Bellingham

Real Madrid
La Liga

8 apps · 3 G · 2 A · 7.71

Player shape

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League position

Position 8

Points trajectory

Rank 8

FIFA world ranking

#4

Manager

T. Tuchel

Germany

Season at a glance

W 5·D 2·L 119–12 GF/GA+7 GD2 clean sheets

Streaks

Last 5 home2W1D1Llast 5
Last 5 away3W1D0Llast 5
Scored5/5
Conceded5/5

Last result

England
3-0
Czech Rep.
6 Oct

Next match

England
19:45
Croatia
12 Nov

UEFA Nations League table

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1Switzerland13
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England's Form in the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

England has been in imperious form throughout their World Cup - Qualification Europe 2025/2026 campaign, winning all eight matches without conceding a single goal. Their record of 24 points from 8 games, with 22 goals scored and none conceded, demonstrates a flawless defensive and attacking balance. Remarkably, they have kept clean sheets both home and away, showing consistency regardless of venue.

The team’s results have been streaky but perfect—no draws or defeats to spoil their run, and a maximum points haul in recent fixtures. This kind of form suggests a side that drops points only through rare mishaps, not through a lack of effort or organisation. England’s squad depth and tactical discipline have clearly set them up well for the World Cup 2026 group stage, where they begin as group leaders in Group L.

In short, England’s form story is one of relentless winning with a defence as tight as a bank vault. If they maintain this level, they’ll be a tough nut to crack on home soil.

Statistics

Home / Away splits

HomeGoals forAway
7
12
HomeGoals againstAway
5
7
HomeClean sheetsAway
1
1
HomeFailed to scoreAway
1
0
HomeAvg goals scored / gameAway
1.75vs3.00

Week-by-week trends

team vs league avg (dashed)
Goals for
8
Goals against
3
Goal difference
+5
Clean sheets
2
Points / round
10.0

England Home and Away Analysis

England’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign has been about as solid as a cup of builders’ tea — unbeaten with eight wins from eight matches. At home, they’ve scored nine goals without conceding and kept four clean sheets, proving Wembley can be a fortress. Away from home, they’ve been even more productive in front of goal, netting 13 times and maintaining the same impeccable defensive record.

The clean sheets tally is identical whether home or away, suggesting England’s defence is as reliable on the road as it is in front of their own fans. The slightly higher goal return away hints at a team comfortable enough to press forward even without home advantage — a promising sign for their World Cup 2026 ambitions. In short, England look well balanced and difficult to break down, no matter the venue.

Fipster's Prediction Record for England

Fipster is still building its prediction record on England for the World Cup 2026 campaign. With no starred, ticked, or missed predictions so far, the model has yet to get its feet wet with this squad.

Given England's flawless qualifying run—eight wins from eight, a perfect defensive record, and a healthy goal difference—expectations are sky-high. Fipster will surely be eager to add some ticks to its ledger once England kicks off their tournament journey in Group L.