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Tuchel's England Draw Serbia in Group K for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Starting in March

Dec 13, 2024, 12:01 PM

The draw for the UEFA qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place in Zurich on December 13, 2024. England, under new manager Thomas Tuchel, has been placed in Group K alongside Serbia, Albania, Latvia, and Andorra. The group is considered straightforward for England as they aim to secure a place in the tournament hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with qualifiers beginning in March. An anticipated fixture in the group is the match between Albania and Serbia, expected to be lively due to historical tensions. The European qualifiers will allocate 16 spots for the 2026 World Cup, with 12 group winners and four play-off teams advancing to the finals.