Lionesses to face France and Portugal in Nations League

England will face France, Austria and Portugal in Group A2 of the 2027 Women’s Nations League. The draw gives Sarina Wiegman’s side a challenging group and matters because the competition also contributes to qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games and Euro 2029.

England’s campaign will run across international windows in February-March, April and June 2027, with each team playing home and away. The four League A group winners will reach the semi-finals in October, followed by a final to decide the champions; fixture dates and venues are yet to be confirmed. Scotland, the Republic of Ireland, Wales and Northern Ireland also learned their opponents.