England drawn with Spain in World Cup qualifying
Summary
England's women's soccer team will play Spain, Iceland, and Ukraine in their group for the 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers. The qualifiers will determine which teams from Europe will compete in the World Cup, which will be held in Brazil. The qualification process involves a league system, with direct qualification and play-off opportunities.Key Facts
- England will compete against Spain, Iceland, and Ukraine in their 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying group.
- Spain previously won the 2023 World Cup, but England beat them in the Euro 2025 final.
- The World Cup will take place in Brazil, with UEFA having 11 qualification spots available.
- Qualifying matches will occur over six matchdays in 2026, from March 3 to June 9.
- Four group winners from League A will automatically qualify for the World Cup.
- Teams not winning their groups may enter play-offs to secure a World Cup spot.
- Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland are also participating in different groups.
- Teams finishing second or third in League A have a potential play-off path involving matches against lower-tier teams.
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