Lionesses’ World Cup Qualifier to be Held in Turkey

England is set to face Ukraine in the Women’s World Cup qualifiers at the Mardan Stadium in Antalya, Turkey.

The match is scheduled for Tuesday at 17:00 GMT.

The game will be held on neutral ground because Ukraine is unable to play in their home country due to the ongoing war with Russia.

Location and Safety Concerns

The 7,428-capacity stadium was confirmed as the venue earlier this year in January.

Concerns have been raised about safety and whether the match will proceed. This follows attacks in the Middle East.

Turkey shares a border with Iran and Iraq.

There is also the proximity to Cyprus, where an Iranian drone crashed into a British RAF base on Sunday. Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon have also exchanged strikes.

Team and Fan Attendance

The match is still scheduled to take place.

England manager Sarina Wiegman said the team have been given reassurance and are in “close contact” with the government and responsible authorities.

England travelled to Turkey last Wednesday for a training camp.

It is unclear how many fans will attend the match following the weekend’s developments, with some supporters and several media outlets already choosing to withdraw from attending.

Upcoming Fixture

The reverse fixture will be played in England at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in June.

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