Poland v Netherlands, Croatia v Faroe Islands, and more: World Cup 2026 qualifying – live

<p>⚽ Friday’s World Cup qualifiers, 7.45pm GMT kick-offs<br>⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live">Live scores</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/world-cup-2026-qualifiers/table">Tables</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/14/cristiano-ronaldo-red-card-republic-of-ireland-portugal-football-daily-newsletter">Read Football Daily</a> | <a href="mailto:luke.mclaughlin@theguardian.com">Mail Luke</a></p><p><strong>Thomas Tuchel</strong> wants his England substitutes to channel any anger they feel at not starting into making the difference when they can because the team that win the World Cup will be defined by productivity off the bench.</p><p>The head coach will prepare a heat-proof gameplan for the finals next summer when temperatures at many of the venues in the United States, Mexico and Canada are expected to be stifling and a major part will involve how best to use his substitutes.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/nov/14/poland-v-netherlands-croatia-v-faroe-islands-and-more-world-cup-2026-qualifying-live">Continue reading...</a>