Nottingham Forest
The City Ground, the iconic home of Nottingham Forest, is set to welcome the England Women’s national team for their World Cup qualifier against Iceland. Scheduled for Saturday, March 7, with a 12:30 pm kick-off, this match marks a significant return for the Lionesses to the stadium after a 32-year hiatus. England head coach Sarina Wiegman emphasized the importance of this fixture as part of their qualifying campaign.
Sarina Wiegman said: “We are at the beginning of an important qualifying campaign. We want to be at our best and are really looking forward to getting started again. We’re excited to play at Nottingham Forest. It has been a very long time since England Women have appeared there, and it’s important for us to bring the Lionesses to different parts of the country. I know the fans, as always, will create a brilliant atmosphere for the players and give us fantastic support in this historic stadium.”
The match against Iceland represents the Lionesses’ first home qualifier of the campaign, following their opening match against Ukraine on March 3. Under Wiegman’s leadership, the team has reached three consecutive major tournament finals, including retaining their European Championship title by defeating Spain on penalties last July. This fixture at the City Ground is not only a crucial step in their World Cup journey but also a celebration of women’s football in different regions of England.
Tickets for the match will be available to My England Football members from January 22 to 28, before going on general sale on January 29. The Nottingham Forest community is eagerly anticipating the event, with expectations of a vibrant atmosphere and strong local support for the Lionesses.
The return of international women’s football to the City Ground highlights the growing importance and popularity of the women’s game in England. It also underscores Nottingham Forest’s commitment to hosting significant sporting events, further solidifying its reputation as a key venue in English football.
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