England host Andorra in the fifth round of Group K World Cup 2026 qualifying. The Three Lions have a perfect record against their opponents, keeping a clean sheet every time. However, Andorra proved stubborn in their last encounter, holding out for 50 minutes before succumbing to a narrow 1-0 defeat.
Another international break is upon us, and nations are gearing up for their respective World Cup 2026 qualifying fixtures. Some are just beginning their campaigns, while others, like England, are about to contest their fifth match.
Indeed, the national side managed by Thomas Tuchel welcomes a team to Villa Park against whom they boast a formidable record. That team is Andorra, who they have defeated in all seven of their previous meetings.
To add insult to injury, the 'Three Lions' have scored 26 goals and conceded none, managing to keep a clean sheet in every match. Their biggest win came in 2009, a 6-0 thrashing.
However, in their last qualifying clash, Andorra, then led by Koldo Álvarez, managed to hold out for 50 minutes without conceding. Their best defensive display came in a Euro 2008 qualifier, where England did not break the deadlock until the 54th minute through Steven Gerrard. Despite this, the home side never threatened to win, but they did put in a noteworthy defensive shift.