Another big year ahead for England's senior men and women's teams with Thomas Tuchel looking to bring the World Cup trophy home from North America and Sarina Wiegman aiming to ensure a smooth path to the 2027 tournament in Brazil.
3rd March: The start of World Cup qualification for the Lionesses as they face an away game against Ukraine and a home tie with Iceland (venue yet to be confirmed), aiming to get maximum points before a crunch clash with Spain in April.
27th March: Friday night's alright for England against Uruguay and the first of two chances to influence Tuchel's squad selection with Japan also arriving in London for a friendly on Tuesday 31st.
14th April: World champions Spain arrive at Wembley for the first of two key match-ups for Wiegman's side as they look to ensure top spot and an automatic place in Brazil. Tickets are on sale now and currently have 10% off. England then travel to Iceland four days later.
5th June: The return fixture in Spain marks another tough test for the Lionesses, who finish their qualification campaign at home to Ukraine four days later. Play-offs will begin in October if England haven't managed to win their group.
17th June: Six days after the tournament kicks-off, England begin their 2026 World Cup against Croatia in Arlington, Texas. They move to Foxborough, Massachussets to face Ghana on 23 June and then conclude their group fixtures by meeting Panama in New Jersey four days later.
19th July: The World Cup final takes place in New Jersey, will the FA's decision to choose Tuchel have paid off with England featuring in the showpiece event?
6th December: Belfast hosts the qualifying draw for the 2028 European Championships, to be held in England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland. All those nations will take part in qualifying with two places reserved for the best ranked of those who do not either win their group or finish as one of the best runners-up.
