Spain, France qualify for 2027 Women's World Cup as England wait
Spain and France have secured automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup after successful qualifying campaigns. England, despite a victory over Ukraine, finished second in their group and must now compete in the play-offs to reach the tournament in Brazil.
Why it matters
This marks a significant shift in European women's football as top-tier teams face increased competition for automatic tournament berths.
World champions Spain and France booked their tickets to the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil on Tuesday, but England missed out on automatic qualification despite beating Ukraine.
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