England drawn with France, Austria and Portugal in Nations League

England have been drawn against France, Austria and Portugal in the 2027 Women’s Nations League, a group that will test the Lionesses against three familiar European opponents and contribute to qualification for Euro 2029 and the 2028 Olympic Games.

Sarina Wiegman’s side will play in League A Group 2, with matches scheduled across international windows in February and March, April, and June. Each team will meet home and away; fixture dates and venues are yet to be confirmed.

Wiegman described France as a “world-class team”, praising their quality, power and technique. England have also faced Portugal recently: Wiegman said they drew away and won at home in their previous Nations League campaign. She noted Portugal’s ability to switch between possession-based and more direct play.

The four League A group winners will advance to semi-finals in October 2027, followed by a final to decide the competition’s champions.

Scotland drew Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden. The Republic of Ireland will play Spain, Norway and Switzerland; Wales face Denmark, Italy and Iceland; and Northern Ireland are in League B Group 3 with Poland, Finland and Belarus.