England's Lionesses have been drawn to compete against France, Austria, and Portugal in the upcoming Women's Nations League. The draw took place in Nyon, Switzerland, and sets the stage for a competitive campaign for Sarina Wiegman's squad.

The Lionesses will commence their journey in Group A2 across three international windows scheduled for February-March, April, and June 2027. Each team will engage in both home and away fixtures, promising an exciting series of matches.

Sarina Wiegman expressed her thoughts on facing France, stating:

"[France are] a world-class team. They have so much quality, they have power, they have technique... it's exciting to play them because you will be challenged in the highest possible way and that's what makes us better."

The Lionesses have previous experience against Portugal, having drawn with them away and secured a home victory before the last Euros. Wiegman highlighted Portugal’s versatility:

"They can change their style from playing a possession game to being a little more direct... they have some players that bring lots of quality on the pitch, but are also powerful in duels."

This edition of the Nations League also serves as a vital qualification pathway for the 2028 Olympic Games and Euro 2029. The top four group winners in League A will advance to the semi-finals in October 2027, leading to the crowning of the Nations League champions.

Other notable group matchups include Scotland against Germany, Netherlands, and Sweden, while the Republic of Ireland faces Spain, Norway, and Switzerland. Wales will compete against Denmark, Italy, and Iceland, and Northern Ireland will play Poland, Finland, and Belarus. Fixture dates and venues are to be confirmed.