England secured their spot in their eighth consecutive World Cup with a commanding 5-0 victory over Latvia in Riga, clinching qualification two matches before the end of the qualifying phase. Under Thomas Tuchel, the team dominated, leading 3-0 at halftime for the third consecutive game. Harry Kane shone with two quick goals, the first a stunning strike from outside the box and the second a penalty awarded via VAR, marking his 76th international goal. Despite an initial offside call against Bukayo Saka nullifying a Kane goal, England opened the scoring through an Anthony Gordon counterattack. Latvia's goalkeeper, Kristers Zviedris, scored an own goal from a Jed Spence cross, and Eberechi Eze completed the rout with a fifth goal. Tuchel praised the team’s aggressive play and high pressing, while Kane expressed feeling in peak form. England's confident and organized performance bodes well for the 2026 World Cup, despite tougher challenges ahead.