England won 1-0 against Iceland in their 500th game.
The match took place on April 18, 2026, at Laugardalsvöllur in Reykjavik.
Alessia Russo scored the only goal of the match.
Hannah Hampton made crucial saves to maintain the lead for England.
This victory is significant as England is competing for automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup.
Iceland has lost nine of their eleven meetings with England, highlighting a dominant rivalry.
The match was broadcast live in the UK on ITV and marked an important milestone for the team.
Leah Williamson missed the match due to a hamstring injury, alongside notable absentees Ella Toone and Grace Clinton.
Erica Meg Parkinson and Keira Barry received their first senior call-ups, adding fresh talent to the squad.
This match also marked 53 years and 151 days since England’s first game against Scotland.
As of midday, England sits at the top of Group A3 in World Cup qualifying.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding further developments for both teams after this critical fixture.
