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England drawn with France and Portugal in Nations League qualifier

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England will face France, Austria and Portugal in the Women's Nations League, which doubles as qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

England have been drawn to face France, Austria and Portugal in next year's Women's Nations League. The competition doubles as qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with only the group winner securing a place at the Games. Sarina Wiegman's side will begin their campaign in Group A2, playing home and away fixtures across three international windows in February-March, April and June 2027.

Wiegman described France as 'a world-class team' with 'so much quality'. England previously faced Portugal in qualifying for Euro 2024, drawing away and winning at home. Austria have also been recent rivals in major tournament qualifying. The four League A group winners will progress to the Nations League semi-finals in October 2027, with the final scheduled for late November or early December.

England missed out on the 2024 Paris Olympics after failing to win their previous Nations League group, despite beating Scotland 6-0 in their final match. They were pipped to top spot by the Netherlands on goal difference. Scotland will face Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden in their group, while the Republic of Ireland have been drawn against world champions Spain, Norway and Switzerland.

England drawn with France and Portugal in Nations League qualifier
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In this story: England · France · Austria · Portugal · Sarina Wiegman · Los Angeles · Netherlands · Spain

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