England vs Serbia at Wembley Stadium on Thursday, November 13, 2025, in a dominant clash between the 2026 FIFA World Cup UEFA Group K leaders and third-placed challengers as Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions look to maintain their perfect World Cup qualifying record.
The hosts have already secured automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup with an impeccable 6-0-0 record and a remarkable +18 goal difference, with zero goals conceded across all six matches—a historic defensive achievement.
The England National Football Team has already secured qualification among 28 qualified teams, giving the hosts the freedom to experiment in this match while still showcasing their dominance.
Serbia enter needing points to secure their playoff position as they sit third on 9 points. The team arrived desperately seeking a positive result to keep their playoff qualification hopes alive after being demolished 5-0 by England in Belgrade just two months earlier.
England vs Serbia Match Information, Prediction, H2H and Where to Watch
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Match Info
- Tournament: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying — European Qualification
- Group: Group K
- Date and Time: Thursday, 13 November 2025 at 19:45 GMT (14:45 EST / 11:15 PST / 00:15 IST Friday)
- Venue: Wembley Stadium, London, England
- Team Form:
- England – Unbeaten in Group K, 6 wins from 6 matches so far.
- Serbia – Sitting third in the group, with three wins from six matches so far.
England’s Flawless Campaign:
The Three Lions have posted a perfect record unprecedented in modern qualifying campaigns, winning all 6 matches while scoring 18 goals and crucially conceding zero.
Head coach Thomas Tuchel has implemented a defensive masterclass, with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford maintaining a fortress between the sticks.
England’s recent performances demonstrate clinical finishing with back-to-back 5-0 victories over Latvia and Serbia in September-October. The squad is brimming with attacking talent, including Harry Kane (2 braces), Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, and Bukayo Saka.
Serbia’s Struggle:
The Orlovi began strongly with 3 wins in their opening matches but have deteriorated significantly, posting 2 consecutive defeats to England (0-5) and Albania (0-1).
Serbia have conceded seven goals in their last three matches, revealing a vulnerable defense that England’s powerful attack could easily take advantage of.
New manager Veljko Paunovic (appointed following Dragan Stojkovic’s departure) makes his competitive debut desperate to stabilize a squad in freefall.
England’s Last 5 Matches
| Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia (A) | 5-0 | W | WC Qualifier | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Wales (H) | 3-0 | W | Friendly | Oct 11, 2025 |
| Serbia (H) | 5-0 | W | WC Qualifier | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Albania (A) | 2-0 | W | WC Qualifier | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Andorra (H) | 3-0 | W | WC Qualifier | Jun 10, 2025 |
Serbia Last 5 Matches
| Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albania (H) | 0-1 | L | WC Qualifier | Oct 14, 2025 |
| England (A) | 0-5 | L | WC Qualifier | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Latvia (H) | 3-0 | W | WC Qualifier | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Andorra (A) | 2-0 | W | WC Qualifier | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Estonia (H) | 1-0 | W | WC Qualifier | Jun 6, 2025 |
England vs Serbia Head to Head History
England dominates the recent head-to-head record against Serbia with 2 straight victories and an astonishing 8-0 aggregate goal difference.
Their most recent meeting in September 2025 saw England devastate Serbia with a 5-0 demolition at Wembley, with Harry Kane scoring a brace. The previous encounter came at Euro 2024, where England triumphed 1-0.
| Info | Played | England Wins | Draws | Serbia Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For | 8 | 0 | ||
| Goals Against | 0 | 8 |
Current Team News of England vs Serbia
England Team News:
England face a significant loss with Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace captain and center-back) ruled out with a foot injury, forcing a reshuffle in central defense.
Anthony Gordon and Nick Pope have also been withdrawn with injuries, though Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden return with fresh legs after limited minutes in recent club assignments.
Harry Kane continues in outstanding form with 2 braces against Latvia and Serbia, requiring just 4 more goals to overtake Neymar’s Brazil tally of 79 international goals.
Bukayo Saka provides attacking creativity, while Declan Rice anchors the midfield with exceptional composure.
Serbia Team News:
New manager Veljko Paunovic has no injury concerns and arrives fresh from his Under-20 World Cup triumph with Serbia in 2015.
However, Serbian confidence remains shattered following consecutive defeats and the managerial change represents a destabilizing factor.
Key striker Aleksandar Mitrović and midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić must provide attacking support, while Dušan Vlahović (Juventus) offers a secondary striking threat.
England kept exposing the team’s defensive flaws, highlighting their biggest weakness.
Current Possible Starting Lineups
- England Predicted XI (4-3-3): Pickford; James, Konsa, Stones, Spence; Anderson, Rice; Saka, Rogers, Rashford; Kane
- Injured: Guehi, Gordon, Pope
- Serbia Predicted XI (3-1-4-2): Petrović; Eraković, Veljković, Pavlović; Gudelj; Lukić, Samardžić, Stanković, Kostić; Vlahović, Mitrović
Key Players
England Key Players:
- Harry Kane: Bayern Munich striker with 2 consecutive braces and 4 goals required to enter Neymar’s elite international goal-scoring club.
- Jude Bellingham: Midfield genius with creative dynamism and scoring threat from deep positions.
- Phil Foden: Manchester City playmaker providing technical excellence and chance creation.
- Bukayo Saka: Arsenal winger with consistent attacking threat and crossing ability.
Serbia Key Players:
- Aleksandar Mitrović: Captain and striker seeking redemption after poor form with limited options upfront.
- Dušan Vlahović: Juventus forward offering clinical finishing if service arrives.
- Sergej Milinković-Savić: Lazio midfielder providing physical presence and midfield control.
- Nemanja Kostić: Former Juventus left-back supplying defensive support and attacking width.
Match Prediction – England vs Serbia
This match represents an overwhelming mismatch with England completely dominant across all phases. Serbia’s defensive fragility (7 goals conceded in 3 recent matches) and new manager’s first competitive match suggest England will score freely.
- England to win comfortably — England 3–0 Serbia.
Group K Standings Comparison:
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | +18 | 18 |
| Albania | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | +6 | 13 |
| Serbia | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 9 |
| Latvia | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 3 |
| Andorra | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | -16 | 0 |
Where to Watch England vs Serbia in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe and More
United Kingdom:
- TV: ITV (free-to-air), coverage from 7:00 PM GMT
- Streaming: ITVX (free with registration)
- Time: 7:45 PM GMT
United States:
- TV: Fox Sports, Fubo TV
- Streaming: ESPN+, Disney+, ViX (free)
- Time: 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT
Australia:
- Streaming: Stan Sport
- Time: 5:45 AM AEST (Friday, November 14)
India:
- Streaming: SonyLIV
- TV: Star Sports Network
- Time: 12:15 AM IST (Friday)
Canada:
- Streaming: OneSoccer
- Time: 2:45 PM ET
