With a 1-1 draw at Ukraine on SUN 27 AUG 2006, Norway became the fourth nation, and first from UEFA, to qualify for the 2007 Women's World Cup. The match broke Norway's perfect record of six wins in their previous six Group 1 matches, but their nineteen points are nonetheless enough to take the group. Unni LEHN scored Norway's all important goal just before halftime, neutralising Teciana VEREAZUBOVA's earlier goal.

The draw for UEFA's 2007 Women's World Cup qualifiers was made on FRI 18 MAR 2005, putting twenty five hopefuls into five groups. The highlight is Group 4, where defending champions Germany must face Russia; both teams topped their respective groups at USA 2003. France and England are partners in Group 5, after les Bleues eliminated England for UEFA's last place at the 2003 Women's World Cup. The five group winners qualify, with play beginning in AUG 2005. more...