European Football · Sunday, October 11, 2026
England dominates Greece but struggles against defensive blocks
The Lionesses take the advantage in the first leg of the qualifying playoff for 2026, but struggle to find offensive solutions.
By Editorial team
England won the first leg of their playoff against Greece for the 2026 World Cup, thanks to a goal by Alessia Russo after 39 minutes. Sarina Wiegman and her players, far superior in ranking, had to deploy great creativity to break through Greece's low defensive block. This victory nonetheless leaves doubts about the Lionesses' ability to unlock the most compact defenses in their pursuit of the North American World Cup.