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England rides nine-game winning streak into 2026 World Cup
Thomas Tuchel's squad has been flawless away from home, building momentum not seen from the Three Lions in decades.
England enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup having won their last nine matches at away or neutral venues.
The run, built under manager Thomas Tuchel, represents nine consecutive victories in away or neutral-venue matches. It spans World Cup qualifiers, friendlies, and everything in between.
A perfect qualifying campaign
Tuchel, who took charge in 2025, oversaw a flawless campaign to reach the tournament. England won every single qualifying match, a 100% record.
Among the standout results was a 5-0 demolition of Serbia in September 2025. More recently, the team edged New Zealand 1-0 in June 2026.
Historical context and what it means for the tournament
England haven’t won a major tournament since 1966. England reached the semifinals of the 2018 World Cup, the final of Euro 2020, and the latter stages of subsequent tournaments.
The 2026 World Cup is hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. England’s nine straight away and neutral-venue wins are directly relevant, as World Cup matches will be played away from Wembley throughout.