England faces Greece in Women's World Cup playoff semi-final first leg
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
England's national women's team is competing against Greece in the first leg of a playoff semi-final for the Women's World Cup. The match is taking place in Heraklion, Crete, with a kick-off scheduled for 5:30 PM BST. England head coach Sarina Wiegman praised midfielder Ella Toone, who was recalled to the squad after originally being left out. The selection change comes as Lucy Bronze returned to Chelsea due to a minor injury. Observers will be watching how the team performs in this crucial match as they aim to secure a spot in the World Cup next year.
- •Match kick-off at 5:30 PM BST in Heraklion, Crete
- •Ella Toone recalled to the England squad after injury changes
- •Lucy Bronze returns to Chelsea due to a minor injury
- •England competing for a spot in the Women's World Cup
- 3:03 PMThe Guardian Sport — Greece v England: Women’s World Cup playoff semi-final, first leg – live
"⚽ World Cup qualifying news, 5.30pm BST kick-off in Crete ⚽ Wiegman hails Toone | And read Moving the Goalposts Sarina Wiegman heaped praise on Ella Toone for her positive reaction to being left out of England’s initial squad for their Women’s World Cup playoff against Greece, after recalling the Manchester United midfielder for Friday’s first leg in Heraklion, Crete. An injury sustained by Lucy Bronze, described by Wiegman as “really small”, prompted the England right-back to return to Chelsea and Wiegman called up Toone, who travelled to Greece from Spain, where she had organised a training routine during the international window. Continue reading...
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