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England Play their first match since the Euro 2025 finals as they host Brazil in a friendly in Manchester.
Lioness Switzerland are back in action three months on from their European Championship win against Spain.
Sarina Wiegman’s side are now turning their attention to qualifying for the 2027 World Cup and will close the year with a series of friendlies.
They host South American champions Brazil at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium before taking on Australia on Tuesday.
England and Brazil last met in the Finalsima final at Wembley, which the Lionesses won on penalties after a 1–1 draw.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is England vs Brazil?
The match starts on Saturday 25 October at 5:30 PM BST, Etihad Stadium, Manchester.
How can I view it?
It will be shown live on ITV1 and ITVX, with coverage starting at 4:45pm.
What is the news of England team?
Sarina Wigman will give one of her goalkeepers a chance to debut while Hannah Hampton will miss the match due to an elbow injury. Khiara Keating and Anna Moorhouse are both uncapped despite being part of England’s Euro 2025-winning squad, while Brighton’s Sophie Baggaley is a new call-up.
Leah Williamson, Lauren James and Lauren Hemp were not part of the squad due to injuries. Grace Clinton withdrew from the team due to injury, while Lotte Wubben-Moy and Jess Park will also miss Saturday’s game.
Aston Villa’s Lucia Kendall, Arsenal’s Taylor Hinds and Liverpool’s Grace Fisk could make their debuts after being called up to the squad for the first time.
Probable England XI
Keating; Bronze, Morgan, Carter, Greenwood; Walsh, Stanway, Toon; Beaver-Jones, Rousseau, Kelly