Play Football Using The Same Balls As England’s Heroes
England’s men have clinched their place in the 2026 World Cup after securing top place in Group K with an emphatic 5-0 win over Latvia.
Their experience of playing in a World Cup might seem far removed from your team or league, but you can match one aspect of it, as we offer FIFA-approved match balls, enabling grassroots players to enjoy the same quality design as the superstars on show in June and July.
England will cross the Atlantic with confidence after impressing again. The home side were outclassed in Riga by a dominant performance from Thomas Tuchel’s men, although they managed to hold out for 26 minutes before winger Anthony Gordon cut in from the left to drive a low shot into the corner.
Just when it looked like that might be England’s only goal in the first half, Harry Kane struck twice just before the interval, firstly with a low shot from the D after Latvia lost the ball when trying to play out from the back, then with a penalty given after a VAR review.
Latvia forced a couple of saves from Jordan Pickford in the second half, but he recorded his record-extending ninth successive clean sheet for England. At the other end, an own goal and a late strike by substitute Eberechi Eze emphasised England’s superiority.
After a slow start under Tuchel, England have now secured back-to-back 5-0 away wins after the thrashing of Serbia in Belgrade last month, while a 3-0 friendly win over Wales at Wembley last week also highlighted the quality of a team that will be among the favourites for the biggest prize in global football.
England’s remaining group fixtures against Serbia at Wembley and Albania in Tirana will offer fringe players the chance to confirm their place in the squad for the showpiece event across the Atlantic.
The players in your club or league might not be joining them, but sharing in the quality of the balls may particularly help talented youngsters who have the potential to enjoy a big future in the sport and possibly represent England in a future World Cup.