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Three Dutch teams reached the last sixteen of the Women’s Europe Cup

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Feyenoord, PSV and Ajax are among the last sixteen teams in the Women’s Europe Cup, according to the account. The knockout round begins on Wednesday, with Feyenoord visiting VfL Wolfsburg, PSV hosting Eintracht Frankfurt and Ajax facing Malmö FF. Wolfsburg is regarded as the strongest of the three opponents, while Malmö is appearing in Europe for the first time this season.

Feyenoord reached the main tournament after eliminating Anderlecht and Vålerenga in qualifying. PSV entered after failing to qualify for the Champions League main phase, and Ajax moved into the competition after losing to Real Madrid in Champions League qualifying. Ajax captain Sherida Spitse said she considered winning the tournament possible, while PSV’s women’s football manager Sandra Doreleyers said the presence of three Dutch teams could create opportunities for further progress.

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Netherlands reach final round of Women’s World Cup qualifying playoffs

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The Netherlands women’s team advanced to the final round of the 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying playoffs after beating Hungary 8-0 away and 3-0 at home in Tilburg, winning 11-0 on aggregate. Esmee Brugts, Lineth Beerensteyn and Damaris Egurrola scored in the home match; Isa Cardinal made her international debut as a substitute. Daniëlle van de Donk played her 175th international in the first leg. Slovenia will be the Netherlands’ opponent in the decisive two-leg playoff tie, to be played during the international window from 26 November to 5 December. The winner will qualify for the World Cup in Brazil.