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England's Wiegman Confirms Safety for Turkey Qualifier

England's manager Sarina Wiegman confirmed that the Women's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine in Antalya, Turkey, is safe despite rising Middle East tensions.

Wiegman said the Lionesses have received reassurances from Turkish authorities and are in close contact with local officials, noting no safety concerns for the match scheduled at 17:00 GMT in Antalya.

The game is a sad reminder of Ukraine's forced relocation due to the war with Russia, but Wiegman hopes football can bring some unity and joy amid the turmoil.