Lionesses confirm 'homecoming' series of matches

England person announced matches against Brazil, Australia and Ghana for nan remainder of 2025, to adhd to their already-confirmed fixture against China.

The Lionesses' first crippled since winning Euro 2025 will return spot astatine nan Etihad Stadium connected Saturday, 25 October, erstwhile they big Brazil.

They past play Australia astatine Derby County's Pride Park connected Tuesday, 28 October earlier fixtures against China connected Saturday, 29 November, astatine Wembley, and Ghana connected Tuesday, 2 December astatine Southampton's St Mary's.

Qualification for nan 2027 Women's World Cup originates successful February 2026.

Manager Sarina Wiegman said taking games astir nan state is simply a "lovely way" to convey fans for their support.

"It is awesome that we tin return to action aft our unthinkable summertime pinch 4 breathtaking fixtures astatine home. Each force will situation america successful different ways, which is precisely what we request pinch World Cup qualification opening early adjacent year," she said.

"It's very bully to statesman against Brazil and it is besides typical for america to beryllium capable to play again for our fans successful Manchester for nan first clip since Euro 2022."

England beat Brazil connected penalties successful nan Finalissima - a crippled which sees nan European champions return connected nan Copa America winners - successful 2023.

They hit Australia successful nan semi-final of nan 2023 Women's World Cup, earlier losing to Spain successful nan final.

Ghana won a bronze badge astatine this year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations, while China are nan existent Asian Cup winners, having lifted nan title successful 2022.