England seeks pathway to World Cup playoff amid qualification uncertainty
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:04 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026

England's Lionesses are exploring options to qualify for the World Cup as they missed out on direct qualification for next year’s tournament. A detailed breakdown provided by Anton Toloui outlines what needs to happen for the team, particularly focusing on their match against Spain, which holds significant implications for their World Cup hopes. The competitive around automatic qualification is tightening, emphasizing the importance of upcoming results. England aims to secure its place through playoff scenarios that hinge on this critical match.
- •England missed automatic qualification for the World Cup.
- •Current focus is on the match against Spain.
- •Anton Toloui outlines scenarios to secure playoff qualification.
- •The qualification implications are significant for the team.
"Anton Toloui explains how England can still qualify for the World Cup despite missing out on automatic qualification for next years tournament.
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