England face World Cup play-offs despite victory over Ukraine
England's women's football team defeated Ukraine 3-0 but must enter the play-offs to qualify for the 2027 World Cup. Spain topped the group on goal difference, forcing England into the secondary qualification path.
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England must enter the play-offs to gain qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 despite their 3-0 victory over Ukraine at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool this evening. The Lionesses ended the regular qualifying campaign with a straightforward victory, however, Spain went on to top the group on goal difference after their 6-1 victory over Iceland.
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