2027 Women's World Cup European Play-Off Draw and Qualifiers Update
UEFA held the draw in Nyon, Switzerland for the 2027 Women’s World Cup European play-offs, determining matchups for 32 teams. England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland learned their first-round opponents. Four teams—Germany, Spain, France, and Denmark—have already qualified directly. The play-offs, featuring two rounds in late 2026, will determine seven additional European qualifiers and one inter-confederation playoff entrant for the tournament in Brazil.
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England to Face Greece in 2027 Women's World Cup Play-Offs
BBC Sport reports that England (the Lionesses) have been drawn against Greece in the first round of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs. The two-round home-and-away ties will determine qualification for the tournament in Brazil. After winning five of six qualifiers but losing to Spain, England must beat Greece and then face the winner of Slovakia vs. Ukraine. Northern Ireland takes on Portugal, Scotland plays the Czech Republic, Wales faces Albania, and the Republic of Ireland goes against Kazakhstan. Fixture dates are set for October, November, and December 2026. Manager Sarina Wiegman expressed confidence and a focus on preparation. The article also includes an analysis of each home nation's chances by reporter Emma Sanders.
BBC SportEngland Lionesses to Face Greece in 2027 Women's World Cup Play-Offs
England have been drawn to face Greece in the first round of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs, as confirmed by the BBC. The Lionesses must win two home-and-away ties to qualify for the tournament in Brazil. If they beat Greece, they will face the winner of Slovakia vs Ukraine. Other home nations also learned their opponents: Wales play Albania, Scotland face the Czech Republic, Northern Ireland take on Portugal, and the Republic of Ireland meet Kazakhstan. Despite winning five of six qualifiers, England finished second in their group behind Spain, who secured the automatic berth. England manager Sarina Wiegman expressed confidence, focusing on preparation. Matches are scheduled for October, November, and December 2026. BBC analyst Emma Sanders assessed each home nation's chances, noting England's favorable path, Northern Ireland's tough draw against Portugal, Scotland's potential clash with Sweden, and Wales' confidence from a prior 4-0 win over Albania.
BBC SportGreece-England, Lithuania-Sweden, and Romania-Norway Headline 2027 Women's World Cup Playoff Draw
UEFA held the draw for the European qualifiers playoffs for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil at its headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The playoffs involve 32 teams competing in two rounds. In the first round, England, the reigning world runner-up and European champion, will face Greece. Other notable matchups include Sweden vs. Lithuania, Norway vs. Romania, the Netherlands vs. Hungary, and Italy vs. Belarus. The second round will feature winners from the first round, such as the Slovakia/Ukraine winner facing the Greece/England winner. Seven of the eight second-round winners will secure direct qualification to the World Cup, while the eighth will enter an inter-confederation playoff. The World Cup is scheduled from June 24 to July 25, 2027. Spain, Denmark, France, and Germany have already qualified directly as group stage winners.
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England's women's football team, the Lionesses, have been drawn to play Greece in the first round of the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup play-offs. The two-legged tie is part of a qualification process that will determine the final teams for the tournament in Brazil. England finished second in their qualifying group behind Spain, who secured automatic qualification. If England defeats Greece, they will face the winner of Slovakia versus Ukraine in the second round. Other UK nations also learned their play-off opponents: Wales will play Albania, Scotland faces the Czech Republic, Northern Ireland takes on Portugal, and the Republic of Ireland will meet Kazakhstan. The play-off matches are scheduled to take place in October, November, and December of 2026, with exact dates yet to be confirmed.
BBC SportHost Nations Learn World Cup Play-Off Opponents for 2027 Women's World Cup
The article reports on the draw for the 2027 Women's World Cup qualification play-offs, involving several home nations. England will face Greece in the first round, with the winner advancing to play either Slovakia or Ukraine. The Republic of Ireland will play Kazakhstan, with the winner facing Belgium or Poland. Wales will take on Albania, then potentially Romania or Norway. Scotland will play the Czech Republic, with a possible match against Lithuania or Sweden. Northern Ireland will face Portugal, with the winner meeting Croatia or Iceland. The play-offs consist of two rounds of home-and-away ties, scheduled for October and November 2026. Seven places at the 2027 finals in Brazil will be determined, plus one inter-confederation play-off spot.
SkySports | NewsSpain, Germany, France, Denmark Qualify Directly for 2027 Women's World Cup; Play-off Draw Set for Thursday
The European qualifying phase for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil has produced its first four direct qualifiers: Germany, Spain, France, and Denmark. Germany secured their spot by beating Norway 2-0, while Spain confirmed qualification with a 6-1 win over Iceland. France and Denmark also advanced with victories over Ireland and Serbia respectively. Attention now turns to the play-off draw on Thursday, which will determine seven additional European teams for the World Cup, plus one team entering intercontinental playoffs. The play-offs feature two routes and two rounds of double-match eliminations in October and November 2025. Teams from League A, B, and C will compete, with the top seven in the European general classification gaining direct entry. Already qualified nations include Germany, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, North Korea, South Korea, Denmark, Spain, Philippines, France, Japan, and New Zealand.
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