Iceland vs England: Live Updates from World Cup Qualifying

Welcome to minute-by-minute coverage of the Women’s World Cup qualifier between Iceland and England at the Laugardalsvöllur Stadium! Kick-off is set for 5:30pm BST, and today marks a landmark occasion for the Lionesses – their 500th game of all time.

A Historic Milestone for England Women

The England team is celebrating this significant milestone with special pre-match shirts. These commemorative shirts feature the iconic Three Lions logo and the number 500 intricately woven within a Tudor rose pattern, available in a striking black and white design. Before the match, players have been reflecting on the legacy of those who paved the way for them in women’s football.

Lucy Bronze, a veteran with 146 caps for England, expressed her amazement: “It’s crazy in two ways. On the one hand it’s only been 500, but at the same time – oh my God – it’s 500 games.” This sentiment encapsulates the rapid growth and increasing prominence of the England Women’s team.

The Stakes are High: Qualification for Brazil 2027

Sarina Wiegman’s side is aiming to maintain their perfect record in Group A3 and secure automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. A win today is crucial to achieving that goal. The Lionesses are coming off a strong performance, including a recent victory over Iceland six weeks ago.

Iceland’s Challenge: Bouncing Back from Defeat

Iceland will be looking to rebound from their 2-0 defeat against England in the previous encounter. Their only win in the group so far came with a narrow 1-0 victory over Ukraine. Thorsteinn Halldórsson’s team will draw confidence from England’s past challenges against teams of similar caliber, such as Belgium and Portugal.

Team Lineups

Iceland

Runarsdottir, Arnardottir, Viggosdottir, Sigurdardottir, Heidarsdottir, Hermannsdottir, Johannsdottir, Asgeirsdottir, Jonsdottir, Boama, Zomers

Substitutes: Ivarsodottir, Birkisdottir, Eiriksdottir, Jessen, Tryggvadottir, Vilhjalmsdottir, Georgsdottir, Eiriksdottir, Olafsdottir Gros, Antonsdottir, Palmadottir, Halldorsdottir

England

Hampton, Bronze, Greenwood, Walsh, Williamson, Morgan, James, Stanway, Russo, Blindkilde Brown, Hemp

Substitutes: Le Tissier, Moorhouse, Wubben-Moy, Carter, Hinds, Kelly, Kendall, Mead, Park, Roebuck, Charles, Parkinson

Stay tuned for live updates throughout the match! Don’t forget to check out FIFA’s official website for more information on the Women’s World Cup qualification process.