When do the Lionesses play Iceland in the World Cup qualifiers?

England will play Iceland on March 7th.

Where is the 2027 Women's World Cup being held?

The 2027 Women's World Cup will be held in Brazil.

What is England's group for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers?

England is in Group A3 with Iceland, Ukraine, and Spain.

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Lionesses Kick Off World Cup Qualifiers at Home

20 Jan

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Summary

England will play Iceland on March 7th at City Ground.
The match marks the first home qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Lionesses aim to qualify for the World Cup after reaching the 2023 final.

Lionesses Kick Off World Cup Qualifiers at Home

England's Lionesses will commence their qualification campaign for the 2027 Women's World Cup, hosted in Brazil, with an opening home fixture. They are scheduled to face Iceland on March 7th at Nottingham Forest's City Ground, marking their first home qualifier for the tournament.

The team's initial qualifier will be an away match against Ukraine on March 3rd, with the venue still to be confirmed. Head coach Sarina Wiegman expressed anticipation for the campaign, emphasizing the need for the team to be at their best against a competitive Icelandic side.

England is grouped with Iceland, Ukraine, and Spain in Group A3. The group winner will automatically qualify for the World Cup, while second and third-placed teams will advance to play-offs for a chance to compete.