Thomas Tuchel’s first official duty as England coach was to see his new team drawn in a 2026 World Cup qualifying group with Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra.

England will renew acquaintances with Serbia in Europe's 2026 World Cup qualifying competition after the draw was made in Zurich on Friday, with Albania drawn in the same group, setting up a politically charged encounter between the Balkan nations.

Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti arrives at the UEFA Preliminary Draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Friday, December 13, 2024. ZURICH (AP) — Draw made Friday by FIFA for European qualifying groups for the 2026 World Cup: Group A: Germany or Italy (winner of Nations League QF),

Following is the draw for the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers made in Zurich on Friday. The 2026 World Cup will be played in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, kicking off on June 11 with the final on July 19,

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England were placed in a group with Serbia as the draw for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Europe took place on Friday.As they prepare to begin life under new coach Thomas Tuchel, England were also drawn alongside Albania,