The Women's European Qualifiers kicked off in March, and sides in League A will compete for one of four direct spots at the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

There will then be a further seven places up for grabs via the play-offs, which will be held between 24 June and 5 December, and one final spot available via the inter-confederation play-offs in February 2027.

Blues stars Ellie Carpenter and Sam Kerr have already helped Australia to claim their place at the World Cup as the Matildas' route to qualification was via the Asian Cup, where they reached the final in March.

Chelsea have representatives playing for several of the European sides bidding for qualification for the tournament during April, and you can see who has been called up for the second round of fixtures below.

We will be updating this article as further international squad announcements are made.

All times are GMT.

Australia

Head coach Joe Montemurro has selected Sam Kerr once more as he assembles his 22-player squad to take part in his side's first-ever FIFA Series tournament, which will be held in Kenya.

Matildas captain Kerr will return to the Matildas after suffering the disappointment of losing the Asian Cup final back in March, but Carpenter joins Manchester City's Mary Fowler and West Ham United's Katrina Gorry in being rested for this round of fixtures.

After the initial fixture against Malawi, there will be a further match for Australia on Wednesday 15 April, with the time and the opponent dependent on the outcome of that first game.

Australia vs Malawi
FIFA Series
Nyayo National Stadium
Saturday 11 April
12 noon

Canada

Kadeisha Buchanan has been selected as part of Canada's 24-player squad for the first time since October 2024. The Chelsea defender suffered an ACL injury in November that year, and made her return to action when she was introduced as a substitute in our 2-1 Women's FA Cup win over Manchester United on 22 February.

Canada will compete in the FIFA Series in Brazil, a tournament which brings together 50 national teams from across six confederations, and there will be one winner named from each of 13 groups after three matches.

Canada vs Zambia
FIFA Series
Arena Pantanal
Saturday 11 April
8pm

Canada vs South Korea
FIFA Series
Arena Pantanal
Tuesday 14 April
8pm

Brazil vs Canada
FIFA Series
Arena Pantanal
Sunday 19 April
2.30am

England

The Lionesses will continue their FIFA World Cup 2027 campaign by facing Spain at Wembley Stadium before travelling to Reykjavík to take on Iceland in Group A3.

Sarina Wiegman's side won their opening two qualifying matches last month, beating Ukraine 6-1 in Turkiye, before recording a 2-0 win over Iceland at Nottingham Forest's City Ground.

Lucy Bronze, Hannah Hampton, Lauren James and Keira Walsh have been called up to the 23-player squad once more, having featured heavily for the Lionesses under Wiegman.

Niamh Charles was a late addition to the squad, after returning from injury and featuring in our matches against Aston Villa, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.

England vs Spain
World Cup 2027 Qualifier
Wembley Stadium
Tuesday 14 April
7pm

Iceland vs England
World Cup 2027 Qualifier
Laugardalsvollur Stadium
Saturday 18 April
5.30pm

France

Sandy Baltimore has once again been called up for the France national team, and will face Chelsea team-mates Veerle Buurman and Wieke Kaptein when Les Bleues take on the Netherlands home and away in World Cup qualifiers.

The two matches will take on extra significance considering France are currently at the top of the Group A2 table, two points ahead of the Netherlands.

Netherlands vs France
World Cup 2027 Qualifier
Rat Verlegh Stadion
Tuesday 14 April
7.45pm

France vs Netherlands
World Cup 2027 Qualifier
Stade Abbe-Deschamps
Saturday 18 April
8.10pm

Germany

Sjoeke Nusken has been called up once more by Germany head coach Christian Wuck for their double-header of World Cup qualifiers against Austria.

Germany are currently at the top of Group A4, after a 5-0 win over Slovenia and a 4-0 victory against Norway during the March international break. Meanwhile, their opponents Austria sit bottom of the group, having lost both of their opening two fixtures.

Germany vs Austria
World Cup 2027 Qualifier
Max-Morlock Stadion
Tuesday 14 April
5.15pm

Austria vs Germany
World Cup 2027 Qualifier
Josko Arena
Saturday 18 April
5pm

Jamaica

Becky Spencer has been named in the Jamaica squad once more for two CONCACAF qualifiers for the Women’s World Cup against Antigua & Barbuda and Guyana. This is the third of three FIFA Women’s International Match Windows, which serve as the preliminary stage of the 2026 CONCACAF W Championship.

The six group winners from this tournament will go on to join the USA and Canada in the confederation’s qualifying for both the Women's World Cup in 2027 and the 2028 LA Summer Olympics. The Reggae Girlz currently sit joint-top of the Group B standings, and have a game in hand on the rest of the sides.

Jamaica vs Antigua & Barbuda
FIFA World Cup qualifier
Kingston National Stadium
Saturday 11 April
1am

Jamaica vs Guyana
FIFA World Cup qualifier
Kingston National Stadium
Sunday 19 April
1am

Netherlands

Young Chelsea duo Veerle Buurman have once more been selected for the Netherlands by head coach Arjan Veurink.

The Oranje kicked off their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-2 draw against Poland, in which Buurman scored her first competitive international goal, and followed that up with a 2-1 win over the Republic of Ireland.

The Netherlands currently sit in second place in the Group A2 table, two points behind leaders France, who they will face in back-to-back games during April's international window.

Netherlands vs France
World Cup 2027 Qualifier
Rat Verlegh Stadion
Tuesday 14 April
7.45pm

France vs Netherlands
World Cup 2027 Qualifier
Stade Abbe-Deschamps
Saturday 18 April
8.10pm

Scotland

Scotland vice-captain Erin Cuthbert got off to a flying start with her side in their first two World Cup qualifiers, defeating Luxembourg 5-0 away from home, before returning to Hampden Park to beat the same opponent by a 7-0 scoreline in March.

Those results saw them top Group B4 on goal difference, and this time around, they face two consecutive matches against Belgium, who also gained six points from their opening fixtures and currently occupy second place.

Scotland vs Belgium
World Cup 2027 Qualifier
Easter Road Stadium
Tuesday 14 April
7.30pm

Belgium vs Scotland
World Cup 2027 Qualifier
Den Dreef stadion
Saturday 18 April
7.30pm

Sweden

Johanna Rytting Kaneryd has been named in the Sweden squad for their upcoming Women's World Cup qualifiers, but it is as yet unknown whether she will feature.

Speaking after our Women's Champions League match with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor said: 'We are assessing her day by day and are communicating with the Swedish staff. We'll make the best decision for her, but there is still a chance for her to be able to play with Sweden.

Sweden vs Denmark
World Cup 2027 Qualifier
Gamla Ullevi Stadium
Tuesday 14 April
6pm

Serbia vs Sweden
World Cup 2027 Qualifier
Strawberry Arena
Saturday 18 April
3pm

Switzerland

Chelsea goalkeeper Livia Peng has been selected by Switzerland for their forthcoming Women's World Cup qualifiers in April. The 23-year-old has made nine starts for the Blues this season, having featured in matches during November and December when Hannah Hampton was ruled out through injury.

The Swiss are in top spot on goal difference in the standings, and will face second-placed Turkiye home and away in what could be crucial matches in Group B2.

Switzerland vs Turkiye
World Cup 2027 Qualifier
Stadion Letzigrund
Tuesday 14 April
6pm

Turkiye vs Switzerland
World Cup 2027 Qualifier
Sinop Sehir Stadyumu
Saturday 18 April
6pm

USA

Blues duo Naomi Girma and Alyssa Thompson have been called up to the USWNT by head coach Emma Hayes for a triple-header of matches against Japan.

The Japanese are fresh from their Asian Cup triumph in which they defeated Australia in Sydney by a 1-0 scoreline, and they will face matches in San Jose, Seattle and Commerce City in Colorado during the April international break.

USA vs Japan
International friendly
PayPal Park
Saturday 11 April
10.30pm

USA vs Japan
International friendly
Lumen Field
Wednesday 15 April
3am

USA vs Japan
International friendly
Dicks Sporting Goods Park
Saturday 18 April
2am

England WU23

Blues trio Katie Cox, Lexi Potter and Chloe Sarwie have all been called up to England Women's Under-23 side for their upcoming European competition semi-final. There, they will face the Netherlands, and the final will be played a few days later, with the winner facing either Sweden or Belgium.

Goalkeeper Cox has been on loan at Aberdeen this season, while Potter and Sarwie have both been playing under Sonia Bompastor in Chelsea's first team.

Midfielder Potter has made three starts and nine substitute appearances so far this term, and scored her maiden senior goal in our 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion in March. Meanwhie Sarwie, who is still only 17, signed her first professional contract with the club in February and started in our 1-1 draw with London City Lionesses.

England vs Netherlands
WU23 European Competition semi-final
Pinatar Arena
Monday 13 April
5pm

England WU19

Chelsea's Lois Shooter and Eva Hendle have been named in England Women's Under-19 squad along with loanees Lola Brown and Vera Jones.

Head coach Lauren Smith has named a 21-player squad for the final round of qualifying for the 2026 UEFA Women's Under-19 European Championship, where her side will play three matches in April.

England vs Latvia
Women's U19 EURO 2026 Round Two qualifying
Tissot Arena
Thursday 9 April
4.30pm

England vs Wales
Women's U19 EURO 2026 Round Two qualifying
Stade de Copet
Sunday 12 April
4.30pm

Switzerland vs England
Women's U19 EURO 2026 Round Two qualifying
Tissot Arena
Wednesday 15 April
12 noon