Latvia vs England: Kick-off Time Live Stream Details Stats and Team News

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Latvia vs England: Kick-off Time Live Stream Details Stats and Team News

England is set to face Latvia at the Daugavas Stadionā in Rīga on Tuesday evening. The match is crucial for England as they strive to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Currently, the Three Lions lead Group K, holding a four-point advantage over second-placed Albania.

Match Details

A victory against Latvia would extend England’s lead to seven points, effectively clinching their spot in the World Cup next summer. Thomas Tuchel’s team has three matches remaining, while Albania has only two.

  • Date: Tuesday, October 14
  • Kick-off Time: 7:45 p.m. BST (2:45 p.m. ET; 12:15 a.m. IST, Wednesday; 5:45 a.m. AEST, Wednesday)
  • Venue: Daugavas Stadionā, Rīga, Latvia
  • Referee: Tasos Sidiropoulos (Greece)
  • VAR: Angelos Evangelou (Greece)

Team News

Latvia, managed by Paolo Nicolato, has a fully fit squad ready for this match. On the other hand, England’s lineup may be affected by injuries. Jarell Quansah has returned home due to a knee injury. Ollie Watkins is also doubtful after his substitution during the match against Wales.

Expected Lineups

England (4-2-3-1) GK: Jordan Pickford
RB: Djed Spence CB: John Stones
CB: Marc Guéhi LB: Myles Lewis-Skelly
CM: Elliot Anderson CM: Declan Rice
RW: Bukayo Saka CAM: Eberechi Eze
LW: Marcus Rashford CF: Harry Kane
Latvia GK: Krisjanis Zviedris
CB: Raivis Andris Jurkovskis CB: Antonijs Cernomordijs
CB: Daniels Balodis LM: Andrej Ciganiks
CM: Aleksejs Saveljevs CM: Dario Sits
RM: Roberts Savalnieks AM: Janis Ikaunieks
AM: Dmitrijs Zelenkovs ST: Vladislavs Gutkovskis

Recent Performances

In their last match, England secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Wales. Notable contributions came from Bukayo Saka, Ollie Watkins, and Morgan Rogers, who scored within the first twenty minutes of the game. Harry Kane and Eberechi Eze, both rested during this match, are expected to return to the starting lineup against Latvia.

Latvia has struggled in their qualifying campaign, earning only five points from six matches. They desperately need a win to maintain their slim hopes of qualification, especially with tough opponents like England and Serbia remaining on their schedule.

Broadcast Information

Fans can watch the match on various platforms depending on their location. In the UK, it will air on ITV, while viewers in the US can tune in via Fox Sports. Australian viewers can catch it on Stan Sport, and in India, it will be available on SonyLIV. Additionally, ESPN will provide live updates throughout the match.