Where to Watch England v Iceland Women's World Cup Qualifier: ITV1, BBC Radio 5 Live & Star Studded Commentary Teams

Match date: 7 March 2026

Where to Watch England v Iceland Women's World Cup Qualifier: ITV1, BBC Radio 5 Live & Star Studded Commentary Teams

The England Lionesses face Iceland in a crucial FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 Qualifier at The City Ground in Nottingham today, kicking off at 12:30pm GMT. British viewers can catch the live action on ITV1, ITVX, STV (Scotland) and their respective apps, with BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds providing expert radio coverage. Highlights will air on ITV later, ensuring fans don't miss the Lionesses' bid to stay top of Group A3 after their dominant 6-1 win over Ukraine.

ITV1 and ITVX lead the television coverage with presenter Seema Jaswal at the helm. Known for her charismatic style and extensive experience hosting major football events, including England men's matches and women's internationals, Jaswal brings energy to the broadcast. Commentary comes from Seb Hutchinson, a seasoned voice in football with years calling Premier League and international games, paired with co-commentator Siobhan Chamberlain. The former England and Arsenal goalkeeper, who earned 89 caps and played in three World Cups, offers invaluable insights from her stellar career that saw her win multiple FA Cups. Pundits Karen Carney, a England legend with 143 caps, four FA Women's Super League titles and a key role in the 2015 World Cup semi-final run, and Anita Asante, another ex-Lioness with over 100 appearances for club and country including stints at Arsenal and Chelsea, will dissect tactics. Reporter Katie Shanahan delivers pitchside updates.

For radio fans, BBC Radio 5 Live features pundit Rachel Brown-Finnis, the ex-England number one with 82 caps who kept clean sheets in major tournaments and now shines as a broadcaster. On BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds app and BBC Sport Online (audio), Vicki Sparks leads commentary. Sparks, celebrated for her historic call of England's Euro 2022 final win, has become a trailblazer in women's football coverage. She teams with Rachel Brown-Finnis as co-commentator, while Katie Smith reports from the ground. Sky Sports News adds reporter Anton Toloui for additional updates.

This qualifier pits the Lionesses, unbeaten in their first nine meetings with Iceland across competitions (W8 D1), against 'Our Girls' coached by Þorsteinn Halldórsson and captained by Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir. England average nearly eight goals per World Cup qualifier under Sarina Wiegman, with Alessia Russo netting in her last three internationals. Iceland struggle, having lost their last three qualifiers including 0-3 to Spain. Last clash was a 2-0 Iceland friendly win in 2009, but England hold the edge in competitive away games for the visitors.

Following their 6-1 thrashing of Ukraine where Russo, Georgia Stanway and Jess Park scored doubles, the Lionesses train at a sold-out City Ground. Victory keeps them atop Group A3, ahead of Spain in April. Predictions favour England 3-0, leveraging home advantage and clinical finishing against Iceland's defensive woes.

Fans can dive deeper into England Football's match centre for stats and profiles via this link. With star broadcasters like Carney, Chamberlain and Sparks, coverage promises top-tier analysis for this pivotal clash in Brazil 2027 qualification.

Article generated: 7 March 2026, 12:40 GMT