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Kane's Brace Secures England's Unbeaten World Cup Qualifying Campaign
16 Nov, 2025
Summary
- England beat Albania 2-0 in final World Cup qualifier
- Harry Kane scored a second-half double to secure the win
- England did not concede a goal or lose a game in qualifying
On November 16, 2025, England secured their spot at the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Albania in their final qualifying match. The Three Lions' performance was far from convincing, recording their lowest first-half expected goals value (0.29 xG) under manager Thomas Tuchel's tenure.
However, a second-half double from captain Harry Kane sparked the team into life and ensured England remained unbeaten throughout the qualifying campaign, without conceding a single goal. Substitutes played a key role, with Bukayo Saka's diverted corner leading to Kane's first goal in the 74th minute. Moments later, Marcus Rashford's inch-perfect cross from the left was headed home by Kane to secure the win.
