Thomas Tuchel takes charge of his first match as England manager when the Three Lions host Albania in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley on Friday. England are firm favourites, boasting a perfect record against Albania.

Elsewhere in the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers, Armin Gigovic has given Bosnia and Herzegovina an early lead, slotting home in the 14th minute after a well-placed assist from Sead Kolasinac. The goal was checked by VAR but ultimately confirmed, putting Romania on the back foot.

England hosts Albania at Wembley Stadium in London on Friday, March 21. Kickoff is set for 8:45 p.m. CET local time in Italy, making it a 7:45 p.m. GMT start in the UK, a 3:45 p.m. ET or 12:45 p.m. PT kickoff in the US and Canada, and a 6:45 a.m. AEDT start on Saturday, March 22 in Australia.