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How To Watch England Vs Albania: TV Channel And Live Stream Info For World Cup Qualifier
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Here’s our guide on how to watch England Vs Albania in Friday night’s World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium – including TV channel and live stream information.
This weekend sees new England boss Thomas Tuchel take charge of his first game as the Three Lions host Albania.
Tuchel became England manager in January following the departure of Gareth Southgate after last summer’s European Championship.
Interim boss Lee Carsley has returned to managing the under-21s, meaning this is Tuchel’s first chance to impress from the dugout.
The German former Chelsea boss has made clear his aim of winning the World Cup with England in 2026, but will need to navigate qualifying first.
Ahead of Friday’s game at Wembley, we at SportsCasting have created this guide on how to watch England Vs Albania, with all the TV channel and live stream information you need.
You can also check out our England Vs Albania preview for a more detailed pre-match analysis.
How To Watch England Vs Albania In The UK
England Vs Albania TV Channel
Friday’s World Cup qualifier between England and Albania is available on free-to-air TV in the UK.
ITV1 are the only broadcaster showing the match legally and safely on TV.
Coverage starts at 19:00 GMT, with kickoff following at 19:45.
The commentary team will be Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon, with pundits Roy Keane and Ian Wright in the studio.
Note: A valid TV license is required to watch live TV in the UK.
England Vs Albania Live Stream For World Cup Qualifier
It’s also possible to watch England Vs Albania via a live stream thanks to ITVX.
You just need an ITV and valid TV license to stream the match for free in the UK.
To live stream England Vs Albania on Friday, just follow these simple steps:
- Install the ITVX app on any compatible device, or visit the website if on desktop.
- or create an ITV .
- Select ‘LIVE’ and click ‘WATCH LIVE’ on ITV1.
Note: A valid TV license is required to watch live TV in the UK.
England Vs Albania – World Cup Qualifier Match Info
- ⚽ Fixture: England Vs Albania
- 📅 Date: Friday, 21 March, 2025
- 🕛 Kick-off: 19:45 GMT
- 🏆 Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
- 📺 TV Channel: ITV1
- 🏟 Venue: Wembley Stadium
- 🎲 Match Odds: England 1/9 | Albania 20/1 – with the UK’s best football betting sites.