England’s national women’s football team will face Brazil in a highly anticipated friendly match. This encounter marks England’s first game since their victory at the Euro 2025 final against Spain. The Lionesses triumphed in that match held in Switzerland just three months ago.
Match Details
The friendly will take place at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30 PM BST on Saturday, October 25.
Viewing Information
Fans can watch the match live on ITV 1 and ITV X. Coverage is set to begin at 4:45 PM, providing updates and insights before the game.
Team News
England’s head coach, Sarina Wiegman, is set to introduce a new goalkeeper due to Hannah Hampton’s elbow injury. This opens up opportunities for Khiara Keating and Anna Moorhouse, both of whom have not yet earned caps despite being part of the Euro-winning squad. Brighton’s Sophie Baggaley will also be making her national team debut.
- Missing Players:
- Leah Williamson
- Lauren James
- Lauren Hemp
- Grace Clinton
- Lotte Wubben-Moy
- Jess Park
Potential England Line-Up
Here is the possible starting eleven for England:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Khiara Keating |
| Defender | Lucy Bronze |
| Defender | Alex Morgan |
| Defender | Millie Carter |
| Defender | Rachel Greenwood |
| Midfielder | Keira Walsh |
| Midfielder | Stanway Toone |
| Forward | Beever-Jones |
| Forward | Alessia Russo |
| Forward | Kelly |
This match is crucial as the Lionesses prepare for future World Cup qualifiers. With a solid lineup and new debuts, fans are eager to see how the team performs against the South American champions.
