England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland qualify for Women's World Cup play-offs

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and the Republic of Ireland are set to compete in play-offs for spots in the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. England faces Greece in the first leg on October 9, followed by the second leg on October 13 at King Power Stadium. Wales takes on Albania, Northern Ireland meets Portugal, Scotland plays the Czech Republic, and the Republic of Ireland faces Kazakhstan, all on October 9. England's coach Sarina Wiegman aims for strong preparation after finishing second to Spain in the qualifying group, while other home nations face challenging match-ups in their respective ties. Results from these matches will determine who advances to the next round of play-offs later in the year.

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