England vs Albania Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

England vs Albania in the first match week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup UEFA qualifiers. Despite winning their group, the Three Lions were unable to advance to the next level of the tournament due to their earlier demotion to League B.

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The England national football team will play under Thomas Tuchel for the first time. The Three Lions have a good team of players. They have a strong squad depth and will be hoping to start the World Cup qualification process on a high note here.

Albania’s national football squad won only two of its six UEFA Nations League games. They delivered unimpressive performances, finishing last in their group. Because of their deep roster, Thomas Tuchel’s side will be a difficult opponent for the visitors.

Match Details:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Wembley Stadium
• Date: Saturday, March 22
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 IST / Friday, March 21: 19:45 GMT/ 14:45 ET/ 11:45 PT
• Referee: Alejandro Hernandez
• VAR: In use

Recent Form:

England: W-L-W-W-W

Albania: L-L-W-D-L

England vs Albania: Betting Tips and Odds

• England to win
• Goals over 3.5
• Harry Kane to score
• Both Teams to score NO

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

England won: 2

Albania won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

England predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Pickford (GK); Walker, Colwill, Quansah, Guehi, Lewis-Skelly; Rogers, Rice, Bellingham; Kane, Foden

Albania predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Strakosha (GK); Hadroj, Ismajli, Ajeti, Balliu; Laci, Ramadani, Asllani; Asani, Broja, Muci

Match Prediction

Albania has never won a match against the Three Lions, so they will be under pressure. The hosts are likely to exploit it to their advantage, maybe defeating the visitors.

Prediction: England 4-0 Albania.

Telecast Details

India: Sony Sports Network

UK: BBC

USA: FOX Sports, Telemundo, Univision

Nigeria: SuperSport