What channel is England v Albania World Cup qualifiers match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Check out how to watch England v Albania in the World Cup qualifiers, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
Thomas Tuchel takes charge of England for the first time on Friday evening as the Three Lions get their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign under way against Albania at Wembley.
The German coach, who was named as Gareth Southgate's replacement last year, has been tasked with winning the tournament out in the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer, but has just 60 days and 24 training sessions with his players to implement his ideas, having promised to bring in a direct, attacking style that reflects the values of the Premier League.
A convincing win in Friday evening's opener would be the perfect way for Tuchel to get their World Cup challenge under way and quieten the doubters after his first squad was met with some criticism.
The top side from each group will qualify for the 2026 World Cup, with second place earning a play-off spot, and England should have no trouble winning Group K, which sees them drawn alongside Albania, Andorra, Serbia, and Latvia, who they host at Wembley on Monday evening.
The hosts are the heavy favourites against an Albania side that were relegated to the third tier of the Nations League last year after finishing bottom of Group B1 and are 61 places below the Three Lions in the world rankings.
RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch England v Albania on TV and online.
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When is England v Albania?
England v Albania will take place on Friday 21st March 2025.
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England v Albania kick-off time
England v Albania will kick off at 7:45pm.
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What TV channel is England v Albania on?
You can watch live coverage of England v Albania on ITV1 from 7pm.
How to live stream England v Albania online
You can also live stream the match online via ITVX.
The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app.
Listen to England v Albania on radio
You can listen to the match on BBC Radio 5 Live or talkSPORT.
BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to Radio 5 Live online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app.
talkSPORT is available on DAB radio, predominantly MW 1089 kHz though you may need to check its official website for some localised frequencies for talkSPORT, and like the BBC, you can tune in via most TV packages. You can also listen to talkSPORT online via the website or app.
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England v Albania odds
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