Short answer: England are coached by Thomas Tuchel, ranked 4th in the FIFA ranking (20 July 2026) and finished third at the 2026 World Cup. They won the World Cup in 1966 and were EURO runners-up in 2020 and 2024. Their next matches are Croatia on 12 November and Spain on 15 November 2026.
England National Team
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11 UEFA European Championships (EURO 2024 included).
2 times runners-up in 2020 and 2024.
Third place in 1968 and semi-finals in 1996.
45 EURO matches played in total.
18 EURO matches won in total.
Player with most EURO appearances: Harry Kane – 18 matches (to EURO 2024).
Top EURO goal scorers: Harry Kane and Alan Shearer – 7 goals each.
Head coach: Thomas Tuchel.
World Cup 2026: third place.
FIFA ranking: 4th (20 July 2026).
Most caps: Harry Kane and Peter Shilton – 125.
Record scorer: Harry Kane – 91 goals.
England Squad
No official squad for the November 2026 Nations League matches had been published by the FA on 1 November 2026. This section shows a squad once the FA announces one.
What is England’s FIFA ranking?
England are 4th in the FIFA men’s world ranking with 1,922.83 points, unchanged from the previous release. The ranking is from the release of 20 July 2026, the newest one in FIFA’s feed on 1 November 2026. Spain lead the list with 1,995.88 points.
How are England doing in the 2026/27 Nations League?
England play in League A, Group 3 with Spain, Croatia and Czechia. After four of six matches they are second on nine points, three behind Spain.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
| 1 | Spain | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 12 |
| 2 | England | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 9 |
| 3 | Croatia | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 3 |
| 4 | Czechia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
When does England play next?
| Date | Match | Venue | Status |
| Sat 26 Sep 2026 | England 2-3 Spain | Wembley Stadium, London | Played |
| Tue 29 Sep 2026 | Czechia 0-2 England | Fortuna Arena, Prague | Played |
| Sat 3 Oct 2026 | Croatia 0-7 England | Stadion HNK Rijeka, Rijeka | Played |
| Tue 6 Oct 2026 | England 3-0 Czechia | Wembley Stadium, London | Played |
| Thu 12 Nov 2026 | England v Croatia | Wembley Stadium, London | Kick-off 19:45 GMT |
| Sun 15 Nov 2026 | Spain v England | Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid | Kick-off 19:45 GMT |
No other England fixtures had been published for 2026/27 on 1 November 2026. Nations League fixtures and dates for the next international window are on the FA fixtures page.
How did England reach third place at the 2026 World Cup?
England won Group L with seven points (two wins and a draw, goals 6-2), then won four knockout matches before losing the semi-final. Full tournament details are in our World Cup 2026 guide and the final report. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final on 19 July 2026.
| Date | Stage | Match | Venue |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Group L | England 4-2 Croatia | Dallas Stadium (Arlington) |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Group L | England 0-0 Ghana | Boston Stadium (Foxborough) |
| 27 Jun 2026 | Group L | Panama 0-2 England | New York/New Jersey Stadium |
| 1 Jul 2026 | Round of 32 | England 2-1 Congo DR | Atlanta Stadium |
| 5 Jul 2026 | Round of 16 | Mexico 2-3 England | Mexico City Stadium |
| 11 Jul 2026 | Quarter-final | Norway 1-2 England (after extra time) | Miami Stadium |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Semi-final | England 1-2 Argentina | Atlanta Stadium |
| 18 Jul 2026 | Third-place play-off | France 4-6 England | Miami Stadium |
Who is in the current England squad?
The FA had not published a squad for the November 2026 Nations League matches by 1 November 2026, so no list is shown here. The latest squad appears on the FA squad page once it is announced.
Who is England’s head coach?
Thomas Tuchel has been head coach since January 2025. On 12 February 2026 the FA confirmed a new contract through UEFA EURO 2028. He reached 20 wins in his 26th game on 6 October 2026, the fastest of any England manager, according to the FA.
Have England qualified for EURO 2028?
Not yet. EURO 2028 takes place from 9 June to 9 July 2028 in the UK and Ireland. England, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales also play in qualifying, in separate groups, and two places in the finals are reserved for the two best-ranked host nations. The qualifying draw is in Belfast on Sunday 6 December 2026, with group matches from March to November 2027 and play-offs in March 2028.
What are England’s honours?
| Competition | Best results | Source |
| FIFA World Cup | Winners 1966; third place 2026 | FIFA, FA |
| UEFA European Championship | Runners-up 2020 and 2024; third place 1968; semi-finals 1996 | UEFA (to 14 July 2024) |
Who holds England’s appearance and goals records?
| Record | Holder | Source |
| Most caps | Harry Kane and Peter Shilton, 125 each (Kane equalled the record on 6 October 2026) | FA |
| Most goals | Harry Kane, 91 (after the 3-0 win over Czechia on 6 October 2026) | FA |
| Most EURO appearances | Harry Kane, 18; Kyle Walker, 16 | UEFA (to EURO 2024) |
| Most EURO goals | Harry Kane and Alan Shearer, 7 each; Wayne Rooney, 6 | UEFA (to EURO 2024) |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the England manager in November 2026?
Thomas Tuchel. The FA announced on 12 February 2026 that he signed a new contract to lead the senior men through to UEFA EURO 2028.
How did England do at the 2026 World Cup?
England finished third. They won Group L, beat DR Congo, Mexico and Norway, lost 2-1 to Argentina in the semi-final and beat France 6-4 in the third-place play-off in Miami on 18 July 2026.
What is England’s FIFA ranking?
England were 4th in the FIFA men’s world ranking with 1,922.83 points in the release of 20 July 2026, the latest published in FIFA’s feed on 1 November 2026.
When does England play next?
England host Croatia at Wembley on Thursday 12 November 2026 (19:45 GMT) and visit Spain in Madrid on Sunday 15 November 2026 (19:45 GMT), both in the UEFA Nations League.
Have England qualified for EURO 2028?
Not yet. England are among the hosts of EURO 2028 but also play qualifying, which UEFA draws in Belfast on 6 December 2026. UEFA reserves two finals places for the best-ranked host nations.
Who is England’s record goalscorer?
Harry Kane, with 91 goals after the win over Czechia on 6 October 2026. Wayne Rooney is second with 53, according to the FA.
Sources
- England Football (FA): men’s fixtures and results 2026/27
- England Football (FA): Thomas Tuchel extends England stay to EURO 2028
- England Football (FA): England men at the 2026 World Cup, records
- England Football (FA): stats and records from England 3-0 Czechia
- FIFA: World Cup 2026 official match data and final standings
- FIFA: men’s world ranking (release of 20 July 2026)
- UEFA: Nations League 2026/27 standings
- UEFA: England, all their EURO records and stats (14 July 2024)
- UEFA: EURO 2028 qualifying draw in Belfast
- UEFA: qualification system for EURO 2028
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