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Will Castle

Is England v Latvia on TV? Kick-off time, TV channel and how to watch World Cup qualifier

Thomas Tuchel will look to build on his first match in charge as England face Latvia in their second World Cup 2026 qualifier.

The Three Lions cruised to a 2-0 win over Albania on Friday in Tuchel’s first outing as England boss, with goals from Myles Lewis-Skelly and Harry Kane propelling the German to a victorious start.

They now face Latvia in what is a top of the table clash in Group K, after the visitors beat Andorra 1-0 in the qualifying opener.

England go into the contest as heavy favourites and will be eager to make it a straightforward assignment under the Wembley lights.

Here’s everything you need to know.

When is England vs Latvia?

The World Cup qualifier is due to kick off at 7.45pm GMT on Monday 24 March at Wembley Stadium in London.

How can I watch it?

The clash will be shown live and free-to-air on ITV1 and ITVX for viewers in the United Kingdom, with coverage beginning at 7pm GMT.

Confirmed line-ups

England XI: Pickford; James, Konsa, Guehi, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Bellingham; Bowen, Rogers, Rashford; Kane

Latvia XI: Zviedris; Jurkovskis, Balodis, Cernomordijs; Savalnieks, Jaunzems, Saveljevs, Ciganiks; Zelenkovs, Ikaunieks; Gutkovskis

Odds

England win 1/25

Draw 18/1

Latvia win 60/1

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Prediction

England are almighty favourites up against Latvia and anything less than a rout will be a surprise. Expect goals galore on Tuchel’s second England outing.

England 5-0 Latvia

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