England will look to maintain their winning run in the 2026 European World Cup qualifiers when they take on Serbia in Belgrade on Tuesday.
While Serbia began their campaign with a goalless draw against Balkan neighbors Albania, they won the next two games against Andorra (3-0) and Latvia (1-0).
Aleksandar Mitrovic scored a brace against Andorra, while Dusan Vlahovic’s 12th-minute opener sealed a narrow win over Latvia. Serbia currently sit second in Group K behind toppers England.
England, on the other hand, have been dominant in group play, scoring eight goals in four matches while conceding none. Their latest victory saw the Three Lions beat Andorra 2-0, thanks to Declan Rice finding the back of the net in the second half, adding to an own goal from Christian Garcia.
In the 16 matches they have played so far, Serbia holds a narrow 6-5 edge. The most recent meeting saw England secure a 1-0 victory in the European Championship.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
Serbia vs. England live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this World Cup qualifier match in the U.S.:
TV channel: FOX Sports
Live stream: Fubo PPV
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What time does Serbia vs. England kick off?
This World Cup qualifier clash takes place at the Stadion Rajko Mitic in Belgrade, Serbia and kicks off on Tuesday, September 9 at 8:45 p.m. local time (CEST).
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Sep. 9 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Sep. 9 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Sep. 9 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Sep. 9 | 11:45 a.m. |
Serbia vs. England lineups, team news
All-time leading scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic is likely to replace Luka Jovic up top for Serbia, while Nemanja Gudelj and Nemanja Maksimovic are both set for recalls.
Meanwhile, Nikola Milenkovic could start in defence.
Serbia predicted XI (4-4-2, right to left): Petrovic (GK) — Milenkovic, Erakovic, Pavlovic — Zivkovic, Gudelj, Maksimovic, Samardzic, Terzic — Vlahovic, Mitrovic.
Injured: None
Suspended: Rolland Sallai
Thomas Tuchel could plump for the experience of Jordan Henderson over Elliot Anderson in midfield. Aston Villa duo Ezri Konsa and Morgan Rogers might come in for Dan Burn and Eberechi Eze.
Harry Kane will win his 109th cap, moving him past Sir Bobby Moore and just 16 away from record holder Peter Shilton.
England predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Pickford (GK) — James, Guehi, Konsa, Lewis-Skelly — Henderson, Rice — Madueke, Rogers, Rashford — Kane
Injured: Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Adam Wharton
Suspended: None
UEFA World Cup Qualifier fixture schedule this week
(All times ET)
Monday, September 8
- Kosovo vs. Sweden (2:45 p.m.)
- Switzerland vs. Slovenia (2:45 p.m.)
- Belarus vs. Scotland (2:45 p.m.)
- Greece vs. Denmark (2:45 p.m.)
- Israel vs. Italy (2:45 p.m.)
- Croatia vs. Montenegro (2:45 p.m.)
- Gibraltar vs. Faroe Islands (2:45 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 9
- Azerbaijan vs. Ukraine (12:00 p.m.)
- Armenia vs. Republic of Ireland (12:00 p.m.)
- France vs. Iceland (2:45 p.m.)
- Hungary vs. Portugal (2:45 p.m.)
- Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Austria (2:45 p.m.)
- Cyprus vs. Romania (2:45 p.m.)
- Norway vs. Moldova (2:45 p.m.)
- Albania vs. Latvia (2:45 p.m.)
- Serbia vs. England (2:45 p.m.)
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