England and Wales to face each other at Wembley

They will face off in an international friendly.

Author: Harry LongPublished 19th Feb 2025

England and Wales will play each other in an international friendly at Wembley later this year.

The October fixture's been added to a calendar which is heavily dominated by World Cup qualifiers.

England will also take on Senegal at Nottingham Forest's City Ground in June

Meanwhile Wales will play Canada in Swansea in September.

Recently-appointed England boss Tuchel said: "The games against Senegal and Wales will present good challenges for us against two very different opponents.

"Facing a strong African team in a passionate city with rich football heritage and then a derby match at the iconic Wembley; two big occasions that can only help us on the road to the World Cup.

"While I know Wembley is our home, I also understand the importance of taking the team around the country when we are able to and the opportunity to experience playing at a famous old English stadium such as the City Ground is one we can all look forward to."

As well as the City Ground friendly in June, the FA has confirmed that England will be playing their September friendly against Andorra away from Wembley.

Wales have also announced a second friendly international to lock in their 2025 schedule.

Craig Bellamy's men will take on Canada on September 9 at the Swansea.com Stadium, where they last played in November 2020.

Wales begin their World Cup qualification campaign at home to Kazakhstan on March 22, with Tuchel taking charge of his first England game the night before when Albania head to Wembley.

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