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World Cup Qualifying - Europe | Group Stage
Nov 13, 2025 at 7.45pm UK
 
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The Match

Match Report

England extend their winning record in World Cup qualifying to seven straight games with a comfortable 2-0 win over Serbia thanks to two stunning strikes.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between England and Serbia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Predicted Lineups

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for Thursday's World Cup 2026 qualifier against Serbia.

Build-up
Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly celebrates on November 2, 2025
England lineup vs. Serbia confirmed as Man City talent makes debut, Jude Bellingham on bench
England confirm their starting XI to face Serbia in Thursday's World Cup 2026 qualifier at Wembley.
Nov 13, 18:19
 Peter Crouch/Harry Kane/Bobby Charlton composite
Harry Kane aiming to join Peter Crouch, Bobby Charlton in exclusive England scoring club against Serbia
England skipper Harry Kane can join Wayne Rooney, Peter Crouch and Sir Bobby Charlton in an exclusive scoring club when Thomas Tuchel's men host Serbia on Thursday evening.
Nov 13, 11:50
 Nico O'Reilly/Thomas Tuchel composite
Nico O’Reilly: Thomas Tuchel given three clear reasons why Man City star “should be a lock” in his England team at World Cup
Manchester City starlet Nico O’Reilly has a “ridiculously strong chance” of being England's left-back at the 2026 World Cup, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Nov 12, 16:00
 Phil Foden/Thomas Tuchel composite
Phil Foden: Thomas Tuchel told how Man City star can become a “world-class winner” for England
Thomas Tuchel’s England squad need the “world-class winner” that Phil Foden can become if he is given the chance to play regularly in a central midfield role, Manchester City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Nov 12, 12:40
 England head coach Thomas Tuchel on October 6, 2025
England latest: Two fresh call-ups confirmed as Marc Guehi injury update is provided ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah and Manchester City’s James Trafford have been added to Thomas Tuchel’s England squad ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania.
Nov 11, 12:30
 England's Phil Foden in action on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO]
England lineup vs. Serbia: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 qualifier including Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden decisions
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for Thursday's World Cup 2026 qualifier against Serbia.
Nov 11, 12:28
 England manager Thomas Tuchel pictured on October 14, 2025
England vs. Serbia: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for World Cup 2026 qualifier
Sports Mole rounds up everything you need to know about how to watch Thursday's World Cup 2026 qualifier between England and Serbia.
Nov 10, 09:50
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