England Women miss out on automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup due to a convoluted, bizarre new format

England eased to a 3-0 victory at home to Ukraine but Spain’s victory against Iceland means the Lionesses will have to reach the World Cup via the playoffs

England 3-0 Ukraine: Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses responsed after they were thrashed 4-0 by Spain but the win was not enough for them to top the group

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TARA ANSON-WALSH: Last weekend's 4-0 defeat to Spain in Mallorca had already taken qualification out of England's hands, leaving their fate hinging on Iceland taking points off…

LIVERPOOL, England, June 9 : England beat Ukraine on Tuesday but failed to secure automatic qualification for next year’s Women’s World Cup after finishing level on points with…

England Women miss out on automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup due to a convoluted, bizarre new format