Wiegman plans changes for England women's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Wiegman plans changes for England women's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine
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England women's coach Sarina Wiegman will make tactical changes for the team's final World Cup qualifying match against Ukraine on Tuesday at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium. After a 4-0 loss to Spain, England's automatic qualification hopes depend on bettering Spain's result against Iceland. Wiegman confirmed her squad is fully fit, with players pushing for more minutes ahead of this crucial match.

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  • England faces Ukraine in a decisive World Cup qualifier on June 9.
  • A loss would send the Lionesses to the playoffs.
  • Sarina Wiegman is prepared to make tactical adjustments.
  • The squad is fully fit ahead of the crucial match.
  • England needs to better Spain's result against Iceland.
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England women's coach Sarina Wiegman plans to make changes for her side’s decisive and final World Cup qualifying match against Ukraine. The European champions’ hopes of securing an automatic spot in next year’s tournament in Brazil are out of their hands after a 4-0 loss to Spain last Friday.

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