England Women’s 2026 Schedule: Fixtures, Results, and Viewing Guide

The England women's national football team entered 2025 focused on one goal: defending their European Championship title. After winning the 2022 Euros by defeating Spain on penalties, they repeated their success in Switzerland, overcoming tough challenges like a penalty shootout against Sweden in the quarter-finals and extra time victory over Italy in the semis. This marked revenge for their loss to Spain in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final.

In 2026, the Lionesses aimed to top their 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying group, again facing Spain. Only the group winner qualified directly for the tournament in Brazil; the rest had to go through play-offs. Spain turned the tables this time, beating England and sending Sarina Wiegman’s team into the play-offs scheduled for late 2026.

England’s 2026 Results

England started their 2027 World Cup qualifying strongly, winning their first four matches including a home victory over Spain at Wembley. Sitting first in the group with two games left, they needed just a draw away against Spain on June 5 to secure automatic qualification.

Things went badly in Mallorca, where England suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Spain—their worst loss in 17 years under Wiegman’s leadership. Spain climbed to the top of the group, and England’s fate depended on Iceland. But Iceland lost 6-1 to Spain, making England’s win over Ukraine meaningless and forcing the Lionesses into the play-offs.

Upcoming Fixtures for England Women in 2026

Now, England faces two rounds of play-offs, both two-legged ties. The first round took place in October, where England beat Greece (ranked 59th globally) to advance. Next up is Ukraine, whom they have already defeated twice this year. The winner of this tie will qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

If England qualifies, the group stage draw will be held on December 11.

How to Watch England Women’s Matches in 2026

The TV rights for England women’s games differ from the men’s. ITV holds the rights, broadcasting matches live on ITV1, ITV4, or streaming on ITVX. Matches against Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland may air on BBC channels instead; for example, England's game against Scotland in Glasgow was shown on BBC One.

For fans in the United States, fuboTV is the best way to watch Lionesses’ matches. FOX and FS1 previously broadcasted European Championship games, while ESPN also airs some fixtures.

England Women’s 2026 Fixtures & Results

• Date: March 3Time (UK): 5pmMatch: Ukraine 1-6 EnglandCompetition: 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying - group stageVenue: Mardan Stadium, Antalya
• Date: March 7Time (UK): 12:30pmMatch: England 2-0 IcelandCompetition: 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying - group stageVenue: The City Ground, Nottingham
• Date: April 14Time (UK): 7pmMatch: England 1-0 SpainCompetition: 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying - group stageVenue: Wembley Stadium, London
• Date: April 18Time (UK): 5:30pmMatch: Iceland 0-1 EnglandCompetition: 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying - group stageVenue: Laugardalsvollur Stadium, Reykjavik
• Date: June 5Time (UK): 8pmMatch: Spain 4-0 EnglandCompetition: 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying - group stageVenue: Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, Palma
• Date: June 9Time (UK): 8pmMatch: England 3-0 UkraineCompetition: 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying - group stageVenue: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
• Date: October 9Time (UK): 5:30pmMatch: Greece 1-3 EnglandCompetition: 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying - play-off round 1Venue: Pankritio Stadium, Heraklion
• Date: October 13Time (UK): 7:30pmMatch: England 5-0 GreeceCompetition: 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying - play-off round 1Venue: King Power Stadium, Leicester
• Date: November 2026Match: Ukraine vs EnglandCompetition: 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying - play-off round 2Venue: TBC
• Date: December 2026Match: England vs UkraineCompetition: 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying - play-off round 2Venue: TBC

Additional fixtures and information for 2026 will be shared as the year progresses.