Wales faced a significant setback in their quest to qualify for Euro 2025, suffering a 2-1 defeat to Slovakia in the first leg of their playoff semi-final in Poprad. Meanwhile, Scotland secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Hungary in Budapest, giving them an advantage in their own playoff. Slovakia took control of the match with impressive second-half goals from Martina Surnovska and Maria Mikolajova, establishing a two-goal lead against a lackluster Welsh side. However, Ffion Morgan's brilliant strike in the 89th minute provided a glimmer of hope for Rhian Wilkinson's team as they prepare for the second leg in Cardiff on Tuesday.

Wiegman's England Set to Face a 'Completely Different Germany' at Wembley The upcoming match between England and Germany marks their first encounter since the historic Euro 2022 final, where the Lionesses triumphed at Wembley. Captain Leah Williamson expressed her enduring pride in that victory, emphasizing its significance in English football history. Now, over 800 days later, the teams will meet again, providing England with an opportunity to showcase their strength ahead of next summer's title defense. Since that memorable day on July 31, 2022, England has made significant strides, reaching the World Cup final and securing automatic qualification for Euro 2025. However, they faced disappointment by failing to qualify for the Olympics as Team GB. In contrast, Germany's journey has been more tumultuous; they exited the World Cup in the group stages but rebounded to win a bronze medal at the Olympics. This match will also be the first for Germany under their new head coach, Christian Wück, who previously led the youth teams. As the teams prepare to clash at Wembley, both sides are eager to demonstrate their progress and readiness for future challenges.

In the latest episode of the Women’s Football Weekly podcast, hosts Faye Carruthers, Suzanne Wrack, Chris Paouros, and Tom Garry delve into the thrilling action from the Women’s Super League (WSL) over the weekend and look ahead to the upcoming international fixtures. They are joined by Kay Cossington, the FA’s women’s technical director, for an exclusive interview. The panel reflects on a weekend filled with excitement, highlighting Chelsea's impressive performance that showcased their top-tier talent. A key topic of discussion is whether Johanna Rytting Kaneryd can be considered the best winger in the world at the moment. The conversation also touches on Arsenal's first match after the departure of Jonas Eidevall, where they secured a much-needed victory, though questions remain about ongoing challenges within the team. In other notable matches, Manchester City made a comeback to claim the top position in the league, while Leicester celebrated their first win of the season by defeating Everton. The panel also discusses Nikita Parris's joy in scoring against her former club, Manchester United, while playing for Brighton.