England, Ireland and Scotland Move a Round From Brazil

England, the Netherlands, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Portugal and Poland all moved within one round of the 2027 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday as the European play-offs completed their first round.

England finished off Greece 5-0 at King Power Stadium in Leicester for an 8-1 aggregate win. Alessia Russo scored in the third minute off a Lauren James through ball, James added two of her own in the 16th and 34th minutes, Georgia Stanway headed in Lauren Hemp’s cross in the 30th, and Russo closed it in the 75th. Stanway’s goal was her 33rd under Sarina Wiegman, moving her past Beth Mead for the most in the Wiegman era. Lexi Potter made her debut and had a goal ruled out. England meet Ukraine next and will host the second leg.