Greece v England LIVE: Lionesses seek to take control in World Cup play-off first leg
England take on Greece in the first leg of their qualifying play-off for the 2027 Women’s World Cup this evening.
The Lionesses won five of their six qualifying matches in the group stage but lost out on an automatic spot at the tournament due to Spain finishing top of Group C with a superior goal difference. Sarina Wiegman’s side must now battle through two qualifying play-offs to secure their place at next year’s tournament with the first tie beginning tonight against Greece.
Greece finished top of Group L with four wins from four against Georgia and the Faroe Islands and are prepared for their first competitive meeting with England’s Lionesses. Being ranked 59th in the world, 55 places lower than England makes them heavy underdogs but they will be hoping home advantage helps to secure a positive outcome this evening.
The return leg will be played on Tuesday 13 October at the King Power Stadium in Leicester and should the Lionesses prove victorious from these two ties they will face either Slovakia or Ukraine in their second knockout clash.
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England finished second in Group C behind Spain on goal difference
Greece are ranked 59th in the World, 55 places lower than England
Greece vs England LIVE!
England take on Greece in the first leg of their qualifying play-off for the 2027 Women’s World Cup this evening.
Sarina Wiegman will be hoping her side can swiftly take control of the tie following a near-perfect qualifying campaign. The Lionesses finished second in Group C but were level on points with eventual winners Spain who topped the group due to a superior goal difference.
As a result, England were sent into the perilous play-off rounds and face a Greece side that finished top of Group L with four wins from four against Georgia and the Faroe Islands. Tonight’s match will be the first-ever senior meeting between the nations in women’s competition.
The Lionesses, ranked fourth in the world compared to Greece in 59th, are strong favourites to progress to the finals and will seek to gain a firm grip on the tie ahead of next Tuesday’s return leg at the King Power Stadium.
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