World Cup - Women - Qualification Europe
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Greece W
England W
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England W
Greece W
Lineups
England W
4-3-3
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Greece W
4-3-3Starting XI
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Few would have predicted the narrative arc that brings Greece W and England W together at the home ground on October 9, 2026, and the underdog storyline only adds to the World Cup - Women - Qualification Europe occasion. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Ahead of the first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off tie against Czech side Jablonec at Ibrox on Thursday, McInnes said: "I said that when I spoke to Lawrence.
The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the World Cup - Women - Qualification Europe contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. Greece W are operating at a remarkable level, their WWWW run and a season win rate of 100% placing them among the World Cup - Women - Qualification Europe's very best. England W have made a habit of winning on the road, their WLWWW run backing up a remarkable season win rate of 83.33%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. If the recent winter window is anything to go off, meanwhile, United are once again unlikely to spend big for reinforcement half-way through the season.
The touchline duel between the two managers adds another layer of intrigue, with both likely to tweak their setups in search of a decisive edge. The Germany club were said to be looking for an out-and-out striker to allow Harry Kane to play a deeper role, and made an approach for Sesko in 2024.
The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. The Dutch striker faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford with repeated links over a move away.
The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 3-3 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. Whatever the outcome, the World Cup - Women - Qualification Europe fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. It is likely City adopt a more proactive pressing system higher up the pitch in order to exert territorial control on opponents.
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Greece W
England W
Who Will Win
Greece W
England W
Match Events
Netherlands W 
Hungary W 
Republic of Ireland W 
Kazakhstan W 
Portugal W 
Northern Ireland W 
Wales W 
Albania W 
Scotland W 
Czechia W
🎉 if they keep playing like this. The xG numbers tell the story, this was never going to be a high-scoring affair. Loved it.
Great game. GG. The xG numbers tell the story, this was never going to be a high-scoring affair. with that kind of intensity. Quality football from both sides.