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England secures win against Ukraine but misses automatic World Cup spot

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:07 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

England secures win against Ukraine but misses automatic World Cup spot
Summary

England defeated Ukraine 3-0 in a qualifying match, but the win did not secure automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Their fate is now tied to upcoming play-offs after Spain topped their group, winning against Iceland 6-1. England finished with 15 points, securing second place behind the world champions. They must navigate two rounds of play-offs against European teams to earn their World Cup place, with draws scheduled for June 18 and matches played later in the year.

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By the Numbers
  • •England finished as runners-up in their qualifying group.
  • •Spain's victory against Iceland eliminated England's chance for automatic qualification.
  • •The first play-off round draw is on June 18.
  • •England may face teams such as Lithuania and Greece in qualifying.
  • •Matches for the play-offs will take place in October, November, and December.
Latest Updates
  • 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Why England missed out on automatic World Cup spot
  • 10:57 PMBBC Sport — Why England missed out on automatic World Cup spot
What they're saying
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England beat Ukraine 3-0 on Tuesday night but it did not matter what they did as automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup was out of their hands.

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England beat Ukraine 3-0 on Tuesday night but it did not matter what they did as automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup was out of their hands.

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