England meets Greece in Round 1 play-off for World Cup qualification

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

England meets Greece in Round 1 play-off for World Cup qualification
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England will compete against Greece in Round 1 of the European play-offs for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027. The draw, conducted by UEFA in Nyon, Switzerland, placed England, a seeded team, against Greece, with matches scheduled for October 7-13, 2026. England will host the second leg of the tie. If they progress, they will face either Slovakia or Ukraine in Round 2, slated for November 26 to December 5, 2026. England finished second in their group, missing automatic qualification for the World Cup.

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  • England to face Greece over two legs
  • Second leg at home for England
  • Play-off matches set for October 2026
  • Round 2 opponents could be Slovakia or Ukraine
  • England missed automatic World Cup qualification
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England will face Greece in Round 1 of the European play-offs for qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027.The draw for Rounds 1 and 2 of the play-offs was conducted by UEFA at their...

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