The Polish women's national team drew 1-1 with the Netherlands in Gdańsk to kick off the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. Paulina Tomasiak scored for the White and Reds, stunning Dutch media. Meanwhile, other group favorites delivered: England crushed Ukraine 6-1, and Germany comfortably beat Slovenia. Switzerland, under new coach Navarro, defeated Northern Ireland 2-0, though their performance left much to be desired.

Valuable Draw for Polish Women

The Polish team drew 1-1 with the Netherlands after Tomasiak's goal, considered a very good start to the qualifiers.

English Dominance

The European champions crushed Ukraine 6-1, confirming aspirations to fight for the highest goals at the World Cup.

Navarro's Winning Debut

Switzerland's new coach enjoys a 2-0 win over Northern Ireland, but media criticize the team's quality of play.

The Polish women's national team successfully launched their campaign to qualify for the world championship, sharing points with the higher-ranked Dutch side. The match at Polsat Plus Arena in Gdańsk ended 1-1, which coastal media describe as a success building foundations for the rest of the qualifiers. The goal that gave the White and Reds the lead was scored by Paulina Tomasiak, sparking a wave of commentary in Dutch media, which struggled to accept their favorites dropping points. The team's star, Ewa Pajor, however, felt some frustration after the match, pointing to the ambitions of the Polish squad, which is increasingly knocking on the door of Europe's elite. European pitches witnessed a series of spectacular results confirming the dominance of traditional powers. The England team, led by Sarina Wiegman, staged a true goal festival, defeating Ukraine 6-1. Caroline Weir shone with exceptional form, and the Lionesses' playing style was described as "magical." Meanwhile, the German team, despite squad rotation and tactical experiments, handled Slovenia without major issues, securing a calm start in their group. German media noted the debut of Mühlhaus, who described her first goal in national colors as fulfilling dreams previously known only from television. The FIFA Women's World Cup has gained prestige since 1991, when the first official tournament under FIFA's auspices was held in China. Since then, the discipline has undergone massive professionalization, attracting record audiences and investments.The Switzerland vs. Northern Ireland match also had an interesting course. Switzerland, under new coach Navarro, won 2-0, but experts were unconvinced by their playing style, described as an "educational workshop." The team is still adopting a new playing philosophy, which requires time and cohesion. In the opponents' camp, despite the defeat, Jackie Burns and interim coach Kris Lindsay see positives they intend to build on ahead of upcoming clashes. Meanwhile, the Italian team is already focusing on Saturday's crucial match against Denmark, which could define the power balance in their qualifying group. „Miałam poczucie niedosytu.” (I felt a sense of frustration.) — Ewa Pajor

Mentioned People

  • Ewa Pajor — Striker for the Polish national team and FC Barcelona.
  • Paulina Tomasiak — Scored the goal for Poland in the match against the Netherlands.
  • Sarina Wiegman — Coach of the England national team.
  • Caroline Weir — England international, scorer of three goals according to BBC reports.