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Home nations face different routes to the Women's World Cup
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, along with the Republic of Ireland, are trying to qualify for the Women's World Cup through the play-offs.
England have a first-leg lead against Greece and are favourites to progress; Ukraine could await them in round two.
Northern Ireland trail Portugal 4-0 before the away leg, making their task difficult.
Wales have a first-leg lead against Albania after beating them 4-0 in qualifying.
Scotland could face Sweden in round two, a team that has reached the semi-finals at the past two World Cups.
The Republic of Ireland lead Kazakhstan 8-0 after the first leg, but Belgium could await them in round two.
These results and possible match-ups will determine which teams advance on the route to qualification.
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland face different challenges in the play-offs for the Women's World Cup.
England have a first-leg lead against Greece and are favourites to advance.
Northern Ireland trail Portugal 4-0 before an away second leg.
Scotland could face Sweden in round two, while Wales have a first-leg lead against Albania.
The Republic of Ireland lead their first-round tie 8-0, with Belgium potentially awaiting them in round two.
- Who
- England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland.
- What
- The teams face different routes through the play-offs to reach the Women's World Cup.
- When
- During the qualifying play-offs; specific match dates are not stated.
- Where
- In qualifying and play-off matches across Europe; Northern Ireland's second leg is away from home.
- Why
- They are competing to qualify for the Women's World Cup after the qualifying groups.
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England beat Ukraine in both matches, Wales beat Albania 4-0, and England's group included world champions Spain.
England and Wales took leads, Northern Ireland fell 4-0 behind Portugal, and the Republic of Ireland built an 8-0 lead.
Northern Ireland are due to play away from home against Portugal; specific dates are not stated.
England could meet Ukraine, Scotland could face Sweden, and Belgium could await the Republic of Ireland.
- England's lead
- First-leg advantage against Greece
- Northern Ireland's deficit
- 4-0 against Portugal
- Wales' qualifying win
- 4-0 against Albania
- Republic of Ireland's lead
- 8-0
- Potential Scotland opponent
- Sweden, a semi-finalist at the past two Women's World Cups
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