England Maintains Perfect 2026 World Cup Qualifying Record with 2-0 Win Over Andorra

England maintained their perfect start to 2026 World Cup qualifying with a 2-0 victory over Andorra at Villa Park, extending their unbeaten streak to 35 matches in qualifiers. The first goal came from an own goal by Andorra's Christian Garcia after a cross from Noni Madueke, while the second was a headed finish by Declan Rice from a Reece James cross. Despite dominating possession and territory, England struggled to convert chances into goals, with debutant Elliot Anderson showing promise but narrowly missing a goal. Manager Thomas Tuchel fielded a strong lineup despite injuries to key players, focusing on aggression and speed, but acknowledged the match against Andorra was unchallenging compared to the upcoming tougher fixture against Serbia. England's defense remained solid, conceding almost no chances to Andorra, and the team now sits top of Group K with a 100% record under Tuchel's leadership. The win reinforces England's historical dominance over Andorra and builds momentum ahead of more demanding qualifiers.