England won 1-0 against Iceland on April 18, 2026, in Reykjavik. This match marked a significant milestone — it was England’s 500th game.
Alessia Russo scored the only goal, securing the victory. Hannah Hampton made crucial saves to preserve the lead for England.
This win is vital as England competes for automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup. Currently, they sit at the top of Group A3 in World Cup qualifying.
Iceland has struggled historically against England. They have lost nine of their eleven meetings with them.
The match was broadcast live in the UK on ITV. It also highlighted some notable absentees for England.
Leah Williamson missed the game due to a hamstring injury. Ella Toone and Grace Clinton were also out because of injuries.
However, there were new faces on the squad. Erica Meg Parkinson and Keira Barry received their first senior call-ups.
This encounter also marked 53 years and 151 days since England’s first game against Scotland.
In their previous match window, England had a commanding 6-1 victory over Ukraine. They also won 2-0 against Iceland in Nottingham last month.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding future lineup changes as injuries continue to impact player availability.
