Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterAfter finishing second to Spain in their initial qualifying group, England are navigating the play-offs to secure their place at next summer's World Cup.The Lionesses overcame Greece 8-1 on aggregate to advance to the final round, where they face Ukraine over two legs.When are the remaining qualifiers, and what do England need to do to reach Brazil?England's road to BrazilWhile Sarina Wiegman's side would have loved to avoid the added hurdle of the play-offs, they know exactly what is at stake as they bid to secure their place at next summer's tournament.Finishing second to world champions Spain in their initial qualifying group meant England had to navigate two rounds of play-offs to reach Brazil. You may like How to watch England vs Greece for FREE: Live stream details for Lionesses' World Cup play-off 2nd leg How to watch Greece vs England for FREE: Live stream details for Lionesses' MUST WIN World Cup play-off How to watch World Cup 2026: FREE live streams, groups, next matches First up, they faced Greece. After securing a 3-1 victory in Crete, the Lionesses returned home to Leicester and produced a clinical 5-0 display to seal an emphatic 8-1 aggregate win.That result booked their place in the final qualifying round, where they will face Ukraine, who progressed after beating Slovakia 4-1 on aggregate.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Key datesThe Lionesses will face Ukraine in Round 2 of the World Cup qualifying play-offs, with the two-legged tie taking place between 26 November and 5 December.The first leg is planned on 26 November at a venue to be confirmed, with Ukraine unable to host matches at home amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.England will then face Ukraine at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 5 December (5.30pm GMT).The two sides are already familiar with one another, having met twice during the league phase of qualification. England won 6-1 away from home in a match played in Turkiye, before a 3-0 victory at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.With England reaching the 2023 final, ultimately losing to Spain, they know what is riding on these final two matches to ensure they reach Brazil.Ayisha GulatiWomen's Football WriterAyisha Gulati is the women's football writer at FourFourTwo. Fresh from a summer covering the Lionesses triumphant Euro 2025 campaign in Switzerland, she brings a passion for all things WSL, UWCL, and international womens football. She has interviewed names including Alessia Russo and Aitana Bonmati and enjoys telling stories that capture the excitement on and off the pitch.
