England took a huge step towards automatic qualification for next year's World Cup with captain Harry Kane paving the way for a crushing 5-0 victory away to main Group K rivals Serbia with an impressive free-flowing display on Tuesday.

England thrash Serbia  to close in on World Cup

Thomas Tuchel insisted the pressure that comes with managing England is a "privilege" as the German swatted aside criticism of his reign ahead of Tuesday's crucial clash with Serbia.

Pressure is a privilege for England boss Tuchel

Cristiano Ronaldo helped an emotional Portugal enjoy a perfect start to their World Cup qualifying campaign as Thomas Tuchel's uninspiring England remained unbeaten on Saturday.

Poignant Portugal cruise, England unbeaten in World Cup qualifying

Fifa has sanctioned Serbia with a partial stadium closure when they host England in a World Cup qualifier next month following racist behaviour by some of their fans during the 3-0 home win over Andorra in June, the Serbian soccer association (FSS) said on Thursday.

Serbia hit with partial stadium closure against England over fans' racist behaviour

England were placed in a group with Serbia as the draw for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Europe took place on Friday.

England to face Serbia in 2026 World Cup qualifying

Serbia have been hit with partial stadium closures for two home matches and banned from selling tickets to their fans in two away ties over supporter behaviour in last month's Nations League games against Switzerland and Denmark, Uefa said.

Serbia hit with partial stadium closures over supporter behaviour

Sweden thrashed Serbia 6-0 to complete an 8-0 aggregate victory and qualify for next year's Women's European Championship finals in Switzerland, where they will be joined by Nordic neighbours Norway and Finland who also won at home in Tuesday's playoffs.

Sweden sweep past Serbia and into women's Euros after Home win

Denmark secured a Nations League quarterfinal spot on Monday thanks to a 0-0 draw away to Serbia, who missed out on the knockout rounds and had defender Strahinja Pavlovic sent off late in a game they dominated.

Denmark book Nations League last-eight spot with Serbia stalemate

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Highlights from the match between Serbia and Austria which took place at Rajko Mitic

Serbia v Austria |Match Highlights | UEFA Nations League

Highlights from the match between Austria and Serbia which took place at Ernst-Happel-Stadion.

Austria v Serbia | Match Highlights | UEFA Nations League

Highlights from the match between Serbia and Denmark which took place at Dubocica Stadium

Serbia v Denmark | Match Highlights | UEFA Nations League

Highlights from the match between Switzerland and Serbia which took place at Stadion Letzigrund, Zürich.

Switzerland v Serbia | Match Highlights | UEFA Nations League

Highlights from the match between Spain and Serbia which took place at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel

Spain v Serbia | Match Highlights | UEFA Nations League

Highlights from the match between Serbia and Switzerland which took place at Dubocica Stadium

Serbia v Switzerland | Match Highlights | UEFA Nations League

Highlights from the match between Denmark and Serbia which took place in Parken Stadium, Copenhagen.

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