Double European champions England will play Greece in the first round of their Women’s World Cup qualifying play-off in October.
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Holders Spain topped the Lionesses’ group earlier in qualifying to book their place directly in next year’s tournament in Brazil alongside Denmark, France and Germany.
The play-offs, two rounds of home and away ties, will determine seven of the eight remaining UEFA places, while the final spot will be decided through an inter-confederation play-off.
England boss Sarina Wiegman said: “We knew what the play-offs would look like and, while we’re pleased with the draw against Greece, the focus now is on making sure we’re really well prepared.
“We want to dominate games and have a lot of the ball, and that’s something we will prepare for carefully.
“There’s still time, with players on holiday and then returning to their clubs, but we’re looking forward to coming together again, getting ready and performing with England.”
Round one begins in October, and round two takes place in November and December.
Should England, the 2023 World Cup runners-up, advance to round two, they will play the winner of Slovakia v Ukraine.
The seven best-ranked winners from round two qualify for next year’s finals, while the remaining winner will still need to win the inter-confederation play-off.
European teams enter the second round of that play-off, taking place in February 2027.