England will open the World Cup qualification play‑offs on 7 October, traveling to Greece in the first leg. The Lionesses must win to face either Slovakia or Ukraine in the second round. The draw also set the dates for the two‑leg ties, with round two slated for late November to early December 2026 under the European Football Association for the 2027 final.

Republic of Ireland will face Kazakhstan, the world’s 100th‑ranked side, in the first round. The winner will then confront either Belgium or Poland, both strong European contenders. Wales opens against Albania, with a potential second‑leg opponent chosen from Romania or Norway, coached by Gemma Grainger. Scotland draws the Czech Republic, while Northern Ireland meets Portugal in the 2026 campaign.

Scotland meets the Czech Republic in the first round; a win would set up a clash with either Lithuania or Sweden in the second leg. Northern Ireland takes on Portugal, with the victor facing Croatia or Iceland. The play‑offs will decide seven of the eight European slots for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil, underscoring the stakes for every nation.