England and Scotland open World Cup qualifying campaigns with wins

England and Scotland have successfully launched their qualifying campaigns for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup with victories in their respective opening matches

In their Group B2 fixture, Scotland produced a commanding performance against Luxembourg, spearheaded by captain Caroline Weir Weir delivered a clinical display, scoring a hat-trick to ensure her team took maximum points from their first match. Her leadership on the pitch was instrumental in securing the decisive result for the Scots

Meanwhile, in Group A2, England began its journey with a win over Ukraine The Lionesses showcased their attacking depth, with goals coming from multiple sources. Reports confirmed that Alessia Russo, Georgia Stanway, and Jess Park were all on the scoresheet for the current European champions

Both teams have positioned themselves well in their groups, securing crucial early points as they embark on the UEFA qualification pathway for the final tournament.