Russo seals tight World Cup qualifier as England beat Iceland 1-0
Russo seals tight World Cup qualifier as England beat Iceland 1-0
England edge Iceland 1-0 to stay top of the group and chase direct qualification for next year’s World Cup in Brazil, with Alessia Russo opening the scoring in the Lionesses’ 500th international.
England beat Iceland 1-0 in a tight World Cup qualifier, with Alessia Russo firing the only goal in the 21st minute. The strike came in what was England’s 500th international, and it marked Russo’s 30th goal for the Lionesses. The result keeps England on top of the group as they push for a direct path to next year’s World Cup in Brazil. The victory was hard-fought, with Iceland pressing at times but ultimately unable to find an equaliser.
England remain in control of the group thanks to a composed defensive performance and a precise finish from Russo. The 1-0 scoreline underscored how tightly contested the match was, but the Lionesses did enough to secure the win and the crucial three points.
Sarina Wiegman warned there are no easy games as England edged past Iceland, stressing that every qualification fixture carries significance on the path to Brazil. With this win, England consolidate their position at the summit and keep their sights fixed on direct World Cup qualification for next year.
