Content overview: “England Women Edge Greece 1-0 in World Cup Playoff as Russo and Stanway Combine”. The Guardian Football Oct 9, 2026 • 8:05 PM 1 views England secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Greece in the first leg of their World Cup playoff in Heraklion, with Georgia Stanway scoring the only goal after a clever exchange with Alessia Russo. The Lionesses struggled to break down a deep-lying Greek defense for much of the match, highlighting ongoing issues against low blocks under manager Sarina Wiegman.
Despite the win, the performance raised concerns about England's attacking fluidity as they continue to transition following the retirement of several key players. The second leg at Wembley will be crucial for England to secure their place at the 2027 World Cup, but they will need to show more cutting edge to convince fans they can compete with the world's best. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.