Leah Williamson's return, Jess Park's role and six Lionesses talking points as England prepare to begin World Cup qualifying campaign

Goal | 26.02.2026 13:00
For the first time since triumphing at last summer’s European Championship, the Lionesses are back in competitive action, kickstarting their 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign against Ukraine on Tuesday. Four days later, England will then host Iceland, looking for a perfect start as they battle world champions Spain for the group’s only automatic qualifying spot.