How can home nations reach Women's World Cup?

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland are among those hoping to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup. What awaits them in the play-offs? The 10th Fifa Women's World Cup will take place in Brazil between 24 June and 25 July 2027 England must get through two rounds of home and away ties to qualify for the Women's World Cup in Brazil. Sarina Wiegman's European champions will play Greece in Crete in round one of the play-offs, with the first leg on Friday, 9 October at 17:30 BST. The second leg will be played at home, at King Power Stadium in Leicester, on Tuesday, 13 October at 19:30 BST.

Commentary for both England matches will be on BBC Radio 5 Live. Should England beat Greece over two games, they will face the winners of Slovakia v Ukraine, with the away fixture played first. The exact dates of the potential second-leg fixtures are to be confirmed, although they will take place between 26 November and 5 December 2026. England head coach Wiegman named her initial squad last month, with Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly notable absentees. When asked why they were left out, Wiegman said: "They have not been playing to their full potential. "Of course, I still believe in these players. They are really good and