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The England national team faces Wales on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 3:45 PM (Brasília time) in an international friendly at Wembley Stadium, London. The match, broadcast exclusively on Disney+, takes place during a break in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers and promises a balanced British classic. England, unbeaten leaders of Group K, use the game to test young players, while Wales, under Craig Bellamy, seeks recovery after a recent defeat. Over 80,000 fans are expected at the stadium.
- Time: 3:45 PM (Brasília time)
- Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
- Broadcast: Disney+ (streaming)
- Refereeing: Urs Schnyder (Switzerland)
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— England (@England) October 9, 2025
Lineup and tactical changes
England, managed by Thomas Tuchel, will miss key players like Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden, who are rested. Youngsters like Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson are set to feature in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Harry Kane leading the attack.
Wales, coached by Craig Bellamy, relies on renewal with Adam Davies in goal and Daniel James in attack, adopting a 4-4-2 setup focused on quick transitions.
Context of the British classic
The friendly is strategic for both teams. England, with 15 points in Group K, aims to maintain their winning rhythm. Wales, after a loss to Canada, seeks to fine-tune for upcoming Qualifiers matches. The historic rivalry adds intensity to the clash. Despite England’s favoritism, Wales has surprised in past encounters, like in 2016.
The match also serves to evaluate new talents. Tuchel is monitoring players like Djed Spence, while Bellamy trusts Charles Crew in midfield.
Recent head-to-head record
In the last five meetings, England won three, with one draw and one Welsh victory. In 2020, England secured a 3-0 win at Wembley. England scored 12 goals in their last two Qualifiers matches, while Wales managed four in five games.
The friendly does not affect the Qualifiers but may influence team confidence. Wembley will host a tactical battle, with the midfield as a key focus.
Preparation for 2026 Qualifiers
The game allows tactical experiments before crucial November matches. England faces tough opponents, while Wales needs wins to secure a World Cup spot.
The friendly will be broadcast live on Disney+ at 3:45 PM. The Swiss refereeing team, led by Urs Schnyder, will be supported by VAR official Lukas Fähndrich.
