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Thomas Tuchel & England are heading to Barcelona! UEFA confirm surprise change of country for World Cup qualifier with Andorra

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<p>Thomas Tuchel kicked off his journey as England boss last month with back-to-back wins over <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/england-player-ratings-vs-latvia-reece-james-harry-kane-thomas-tuchel/bltdaddc08adfcd256c" target="_blank">Latvia</a> and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/england-player-ratings-albania-thomas-tuchel-myles-lewis-skelly-harry-kane-phil-foden/blt7343d5e3c3d964dc" target="_blank">Albania</a> in 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. His first away fixture was supposed to be held in Andorra on June 7, but UEFA have now changed the venue for the match, and the Three Lions will travel to Barcelona instead.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The European governing body has confirmed that the match will be held at RCDE Stadium, the home of La Liga side Espanyol. The reverse fixture of the qualifier will be played at Premier League club Aston Villa's home ground, Villa Park, on September 6. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The Three Lions <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/thomas-tuchel-denied-wembley-return-coldplay-england-move-world-cup-qualifier-premier-league-stadium/blt7e6bfa5671ddab6a#cs03aa47e9f3d07d70" target="_blank">won't get access to Wembley for their next two home matches</a> due to a run of concerts by Coldplay. As a result, the team will play their international friendly against Senegal on June 10 at Nottingham Forest's City Ground and then take on Andorra at Villa Park.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Tuchel's men will be back at the home of football on October 9 when they host rivals Wales in an international friendly.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Thomas Tuchel & England are heading to Barcelona! UEFA confirm surprise change of country for World Cup qualifier with Andorra | Goal.com

England will travel to Barcelona to play their World Cup qualifying away fixture against Andorra in June.

Thomas Tuchel &amp; England are heading to Barcelona! UEFA confirm surprise change of country for World Cup qualifier with Andorra

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