What next for England Women after finishing second in World Cup qualifying group?

FootballSports
10 Jun 2026 • 6:11 AM MYT
The Independent
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What next for England Women after finishing second in World Cup qualifying group?

  • England's Lionesses secured a 3-0 victory over Ukraine in their final World Cup qualifier match.
  • The win was a professional response from Sarina Wiegman's side after their recent 4-0 defeat by Spain.
  • Despite the comfortable victory, England finished second in Group A3, as Spain topped the group with a win over Iceland.
  • Goals for England were scored by Jess Carter and Georgia Stanway in the first half, with Beth Mead adding a third from a free-kick.
  • Consequently, England will now have to compete in the play-offs to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.

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