Lionesses Celebrate Milestone Match Against Iceland in World Cup Qualifier
Hello and welcome to the minute-by-minute coverage of Iceland v England in the Women’s World Cup qualifier at Laugardalsvöllur Stadium. Today marks a historic occasion as it is the Lionesses’ 500th match. Players have paid tribute to the pioneers who paved the way for women's football. Lucy Bronze, with 146 caps for England, reflected on the milestone: “It’s crazy in two ways. On the one hand it’s only been 500, but at the same time - oh my God - it’s 500 games.” A victory today would ensure a 100% record in Group A3 for Sarina Wiegman’s side as they aim for automatic qualification for next year’s World Cup in Brazil. On the other hand, Iceland is looking to recover from their recent 2-0 defeat against England six weeks ago. Their only win in the group came just four days prior, with a 1-0 victory over Ukraine. Thorsteinn Halldórsson’s team hopes to draw confidence from England’s previous struggles against teams of similar ranking, such as Belgium and Portugal. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30pm BST. Stay tuned for updates and feel free to share your thoughts!
Source: The Guardian Sport - 2026-04-18