Overview
- Emma Hayes confirmed a 26‑player USWNT roster for the March 1–7 SheBelieves Cup with no uncapped players, confirming Catarina Macario’s absence due to a heel issue.
- The SheBelieves field features the United States, Argentina, Canada and Colombia, with U.S. matches in Nashville, Columbus and Harrison across a three‑game, seven‑day slate.
- Tournament updates include 26‑player rotatable squads with 23 eligible on matchdays and draws decided by penalties that award two points to winners and one to losers.
- Sarina Wiegman named a 25‑player England squad that brings back captain Leah Williamson and Lauren James, opens qualifiers vs Ukraine on March 3 in Antalya before hosting Iceland on March 7 in Nottingham, then meets Spain in April at Wembley.
- Wiegman called selection a “puzzle” due to injuries, with absences including Beth Mead, Ella Toone, Niamh Charles and Missy Bo Kearns, while Ireland manager Carla Ward is set to unveil her squad for France and Netherlands qualifiers with Courtney Brosnan expected to reclaim the No. 1 role.