Lionesses finish second in qualifying group, face World Cup play-offs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Lionesses secured a 3-0 victory over Ukraine in their final qualifying match for the World Cup. Despite the win, they finished second in their group, as Spain's 6-1 triumph over Iceland clinched the top spot. This result means the Lionesses must enter two rounds of play-offs to qualify for the 2027 World Cup. The draw for these play-offs is scheduled for June 18.
- •Lionesses beat Ukraine 3-0 in their final qualifying match
- •Spain's victory over Iceland secured top spot in the group
- •Lionesses finished second and must enter World Cup play-offs
- •Play-off draw takes place on June 18
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Lionesses to face World Cup qualification play-offs after finishing second in group
"The Lionesses will go into the World Cup qualification play-offs after finishing second in their qualifying group.Sarina Wiegman’s side beat Ukraine 3-0 in their final game thanks to goals from Jess...
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