Before continuing their respective 2026 World Cup qualifying campaigns, neighbours England and Wales face off in a friendly on Thursday night.
The two Home Nations are meeting for the first time since the 2022 World Cup, when the Three Lions cruised to a 3–0 victory in Qatar to send Rob Page’s side packing in the group stages.
Now led by Craig Bellamy, Wales are in with a chance of booking their place at next summer’s tournament, and a huge qualifier beckons for Thursday’s visitors when they host Belgium next week. They’re currently level on ten points with the Red Devils, trailing surprise group leaders North Macedonia by a single point.
Still, Bellamy will be desperate to oversee Wales’ first victory over England since 1984, with the Dragons since succumbing to seven consecutive defeats in this fixture. Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions, off the back of a potentially era-igniting 5–0 win over Serbia, await.
Here’s guide to the clash.






