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England Women's World Cup Qualifier at Everton's New Stadium

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England's Women's team will make history by playing their first match at Everton's newly opened Hill Dickinson Stadium when they face Ukraine in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, June 9th. This venue, opened last summer and a Euro 2028 host, is also vying for the 2035 Women's World Cup. Sarina Wiegman's squad, aiming for the 2027 finals, currently sits in a tough qualifying group alongside Spain, Ukraine, and Iceland.

Their upcoming fixtures include a home game against Iceland on March 7th and a significant clash against Spain at Wembley on April 14th. Wiegman expressed excitement about the new stadium experience, highlighting its importance for fan engagement in the north-west. The team's journey begins with the Ukraine match in Turkey on March 3rd.