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England Women’s Team Kicks Off World Cup Qualifiers in June

2/25/2026

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The Football Association will stage England women's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium in June.
The Lionesses aim to win their first World Cup in 2027.
England's qualifying campaign begins against Ukraine in Antalya next Tuesday, followed by Iceland, with Spain in the group.
Hill Dickinson Stadium has hosted events since opening last summer and is being considered for the UK's 2035 Women's World Cup bid.

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The Football Association will stage England women's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium in June.
The Lionesses aim to win their first World Cup in 2027.
England's qualifying campaign begins against Ukraine in Antalya next Tuesday, followed by Iceland, with Spain in the group.
Hill Dickinson Stadium has hosted events since opening last summer and is being considered for the UK's 2035 Women's World Cup bid.