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Wembley Beckons: Lionesses to Host Ukraine in World Cup Qualifier
14 Oct
Summary
- England's FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine will be at Wembley.
- The crucial match is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2026.
- Tickets go on sale to members October 16, 2026, then general sale October 22.
Wembley Stadium will host the home leg of England's FIFA Women's World Cup qualification play-off tie against Ukraine. The significant match is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2026, with a 5:30 PM kick-off.
Prior to the Wembley fixture, England will play the first leg of the tie against Ukraine at a neutral venue during the week of November 29, 2026. The Lionesses advanced to this round after a commanding 8-1 aggregate victory over Greece in the first round.
England head coach Sarina Wiegman expressed her excitement for the opportunity to play at Wembley, a stadium holding many memorable moments for the team and fans. Ticket sales commence exclusively for England+ members on Friday, October 16, 2026, with remaining tickets available to the general public from Thursday, October 22, 2026.
