On Saturday, 7 June, England will take on Andorra in the Three Lions' third qualifying match ahead of the 2026 World Cup. However, rather bizarrely, the game will not take place in Andorra. Instead, travelling England fans will have the luxury of seeing their team play in the outskirts of Barcelona at the RCDE Stadium.
Thomas Tuchel and his players will head into the game feeling fairly confident, having won each of their opening two fixtures in the competition, especially when you take into account the fact that Andorra have suffered two defeats in that time.
The Three Lions were handed an away allocation of just under 10,500 for the game, with hundreds more expected to travel without tickets with the aim of soaking up some pre-match atmosphere in the wonderful Barcelona on matchday. If you are still looking to secure your seat at the stadium, check out our guide on how to get Andorra vs England tickets.
If you do plan on being one of the many England fans in Barcelona on 7 June, keep reading to find out everything you need to know ahead of matchday.
How many England fans are going to Barcelona?
As alluded to above, England were handed an away ticket allocation of approximately 10,450 for this fixture. Given the huge support the Three Lions often receive, those tickets sold out incredibly quickly. In total, around 11,300 fans registered for tickets, so there will likely be hundreds more England fans in Barcelona on matchday.
Given that the city is also a popular holiday destination among Brits, there will also likely be some England fans coincidentally already in Barcelona around matchday that will boost that will increase that number further.
Where will England fans sit at the RCDE Stadium?
Generally speaking, away fans are housed in the upper tier of the East Stand at the RCDE Stadium. This area usually spans across areas 226-234 and is served by gates 81-83 at the venue.
However, it is worth noting that England's allocation for this fixture is significantly larger than most away teams receive at the same stadium and therefore, the away section may be altered slightly to accommodate the extra fans.
Full fans' matchday guide for Andorra vs England
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Due to this game taking place in Barcelona and not Andorra, there is a good chance that many of the travelling England fans will be familiar with the hosting city and will be looking forward to exploring the great location.
Its combination of good weather and great views makes for an excellent backdrop for any game of football.
Where to eat & drink for England fans in Barcelona
Barcelona is an excellent host for this fixture. Not only is it more than comfortable staging major games of European football, but it also receives thousands of British tourists every year and has plenty to offer England fans in the way of pubs and bars as a result.
For most fans, drinking and eating in the city centre before travelling to the ground is the best bet, and when doing so, some of our top suggestions are as follows:
- WILD ROVER, C. de Sta. Monica, 2, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
- Irish Pub Temple Bar, Carrer de Ferran, 6, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Ticket collection info for England fans in Barcelona
Due to the ever-increasing influence and popularity of third-party resale websites, England have stepped up their efforts to ensure only genuine Three Lions supporters attend the games. As such, when collecting your ticket for this match, you will need to present a valid form of photo ID upon collection.
An exact collection point has not been confirmed as of yet, but ticket holders will likely be emailed the relevant information ahead of matchday.
How to get to RCDE Stadium: Guide for England fans in Barcelona
For most of the England fans, travelling to the stadium via public transport will be the best option.
Of the available public transport, either the tram or metro will likely be the easiest to navigate for travelling supporters. When taking the tram, you will want to use Lines 11 or 12 and alight the service at Les Aigües-Eroski, which is a 10-minute walk from the stadium.
If opting for the metro, you will want to take line L5, R4 OR R7, alighting all services at Cornellà Center, which is a 12-minute walk from the stadium.