Lionesses to Begin Women’s World Cup Qualifiers Against Ukraine

Lionesses to Begin Womens World Cup Qualifiers Against Ukraine
The England starting 11 the last time they played Ukraine during 2015 FIFA Womens World Cup Qualifiers in Lviv Photo by Adam NurkiewiczGetty Images

England will begin, and finish, their 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign with games against Ukraine.

The Lionesses will start away to Ukraine on 7 March 2026, with their first game at home four days later against Iceland.

England host Spain on Tuesday 14 April, with the full list of fixtures as follows.

(Venues and kick-off times to be confirmed)

Ukraine v England: Tuesday 3 March 2026

England v Iceland: Saturday 7 March 2026

England v Spain: Tuesday 14 April 2026

Iceland v England: Saturday 18 April 2026

Spain v England: Friday 5 June 2026

England v Ukraine: Tuesday 9 June 2026

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