The Lionesses' squad for their initial 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers will be named on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 11 am GMT. England manager Sarina Wiegman prepares her team for two crucial matches in March. The first fixture is against Ukraine on March 3, 2026, in Antalya, Turkey, followed by a home game against Iceland on March 7, 2026, at The City Ground, Nottingham.
Significant changes are anticipated due to player availability. Midfielder Ella Toone is reportedly ruled out with a hip injury, and forward Beth Mead is recovering from a hairline shin fracture, making her unavailable. These absences will require Wiegman to assess her attacking options for the qualifying campaign. The Lionesses are in a challenging Group A3, which also includes world champions Spain, with only the group winner securing automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
