Carla Ward’s side learned their group opponents in this afternoon’s draw in Nyon.

(adds women's to headline)World Cup holders Spain and beaten finalists England will meet in the 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers following the draw held in Nyon, Switzerland on Tuesday.Spain won their first major title when they beat England 1-0 in the 2023 final in Sydney, while England beat the Spa

Carla Ward’s side learned their group opponents in this afternoon’s draw in Nyon.

The Dutch women’s national football team, led by coach Arjan Veurink, will face France in the World Cup qualifiers, according to the draw in Nyon, Switzerland. Oranje’s other Group A2 opponents are Poland and the Republic of Ireland. The World Cup will be held in Brazil from June 24 to July 25, 2027.Reigning world champion Spain will face European champion England, led by Dutch manager Sarina Wiegman, in Group A3. The 53 participating European countries are divided into three leagues: A, B, and C. The Netherlands is among the top 16 countries and is in League A.

Spain and England will renew their great rivalry in women’s soccer in a qualifying group for the 2027 World Cup. Defending world champion Spain and European champion England were joined by Iceland and Ukraine when UEFA made the qualifying groups draw on Tuesday. Spain beat England in the 2023 Women’s…