Overview

• The FA confirmed a friendly against Asia champions China at Wembley on 29 November.
• Details of a second November fixture have not yet been disclosed as part of the autumn schedule.
• England’s qualifiers for the 2027 Women’s World Cup will kick off in February, with these friendlies serving as key warm-up tests.
• Manager Sarina Wiegman said the China match offers a rare non-European challenge to refine tactics ahead of qualification.
• The autumn fixtures follow the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 victory and a celebratory bus parade along The Mall attended by around 65,000 fans.