England vs Ukraine: What the Lionesses need to reach the World Cup

England vs Ukraine will decide whether the Lionesses qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

Sarina Wiegman’s side progressed with a 5–0 victory over Greece on Tuesday, completing an 8–1 aggregate win. Alessia Russo and Lauren James scored twice each, with Georgia Stanway also on target.

Ukraine are the final obstacle after beating Slovakia 4–1 across their two matches.

FULL-TIME: England will meet Ukraine in the next round of the play-offs to secure a place at next years' World Cup as Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales also advance 💪 pic.twitter.com/ANqcpG1VUj

— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) October 13, 2026

When is England vs Ukraine?

The two-legged play-off will take place during the international window running from 26 November to 5 December.

England will play away first and host the return leg. Their superior league-stage finish earned them seeded status.

Individual match dates, venues and kick-off times were not included in the FA’s announcement.

What do England need to qualify?

The winners on aggregate will secure a place at Brazil 2027.

Tuesday’s result kept England’s qualification campaign on course, but the Lionesses still have another tie to win before their place is confirmed.

Have England already played Ukraine?

Yes. England won both meetings during the qualifying group stage: 6–1 away and 3–0 at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Those results offer encouragement for Wiegman’s side ahead of the decisive rematch.