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England defeated Greece 3-1 in the first leg of their Women's World Cup play-off semi-final on Friday, October 9, 2026. Goals from Georgia Stanway, Maya le Tissier, and Alessia Russo gave the Lionesses a two-goal advantage heading into the second leg in Leicester. Manager Sarina Wiegman praised the team's composure but noted defensive issues, while Stanway described the result as only 'half the job done.'
Spain crushed England 4-0 in Majorca, the Lionesses’ heaviest defeat in 17 years, leaving England’s automatic World Cup qualification in doubt and likely forcing playoff routes; Wiegman called the display disappointing and promised analysis as England turn to Ukraine with a slim chance of automatic qualification.
England defended their Women's Euro title with a dramatic 3-1 penalty shootout victory over Spain after a 1-1 draw, with Chloe Kelly scoring the decisive penalty, in a match marked by intense competition and key injuries.
England's women's team faces Spain in the Euro 2025 final, with Spain favored due to their dominant tournament performance, but England aims to defend their title and make history, amid challenging weather conditions and a competitive match expected.
England's women's football team kept calm and secured their victory in the Euro 2023 final through a tense penalty shootout against Italy, despite Italy's strong defensive effort and passionate support, highlighting the contrasting levels of support and development between the two nations' women's football programs.
England's women's team lost their Euro 2025 opener 2-1 to France, with key moments including a disallowed goal and a late consolation from Keira Walsh. Despite the defeat, team captain Leah Williamson and coach Sarina Wiegman expressed confidence in bouncing back for upcoming matches against the Netherlands. France's strong attacking performance and their perfect record in 2025 highlight their status as a top contender.
England's women's team lost their Euro 2025 opener to France 2-1, marking the first time a reigning champion has lost its opening match in the Women's European Championship, ending coach Sarina Wiegman's perfect record in the tournament.
England's women's team, led by Sarina Wiegman, remains confident despite recent player retirements and withdrawals ahead of Euro 2025, emphasizing team cohesion and resilience amidst increased media attention and challenges.
England defender Millie Bright withdrew from Euro 2025 selection due to burnout after a demanding season, joining other key players in missing the tournament, which poses challenges for the team ahead of the competition.