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England’s Lionesses announce upcoming ‘Homecoming Series’ fixtures ahead of World Cup qualification

England’s Lionesses announce upcoming ‘Homecoming Series’ fixtures ahead of World Cup qualification

European championsEngland have announced a “homecoming series” offootballmatches.


Ahead of the 2027World Cup, theLionesseswill playBrazil,Australia,ChinaandGhana, with all four games set to be shown live on ITV.


Theback-to-back Euros winnersbegin their World Cup qualification in February but ahead of that they will welcome Brazil to Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium on Saturday, 25 October.

England last met Brazil in the inaugural Women’s Finalissima at Wembley in 2023, winning a penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 draw.


Three days later, on Tuesday, 28 October, they face 2023 World Cup semi-finalists Australia at Pride Park, the home of Derby County.

‘A lovely way to say thank you for the incredible support’

And Wembley is the venue for thepreviously announced fixture againstChina, on Saturday, 29 November. More than 60,000 tickets have already been sold for the clash at the national stadium.


The final game of the series is a first meeting with Ghana, to be played at St Mary’s, Southampton, on Tuesday, 2 December.


Talking about the upcoming games, England manager Sarina Wiegman said: “It’s great that we can return to action after our incredible summer, with four exciting fixtures at home. It’s very nice to begin against Brazil and it is also special for us to be able to play again for our fans in Manchester for the first time since Euro 2022.


“We love taking the team around the country, so to also play Australia in Derby, and Ghana in Southampton, as well as the China fixture at Wembley, gives us a lovely way to say thank you for the incredible support we have had this year and before.”


The players of England pose for a photo with the UEFA Women's EURO trophy during the England Women's team victory parade
England are set to play four home friendlies ahead of setting out to qualify for the World Cup. (Harriet Lander/Getty)

How to get tickets

Tickets for England v Brazilon 25 October, kick-off at 5.30pm. My England Football: 2pm Friday 12 September. General sale: 12pm Monday 15 September.


Tickets for England v Australiaon 28 October, kick-off 7pm. My England Football: noon Tuesday 16 September. General sale: noon Thursday 18 September.


Tickets for England v Chinaon 29 November, kick 5.30pm,went on sale in August


Details forEngland v Ghanaon 2 December, kick-off 7pm will be announced at a later date.


For further ticket information, visitFAandMy England Football


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