"The match is being held on neutral ground as hosts Ukraine are unable to play in their home country because of the ongoing war with Russia. The 7,428-capacity stadium was confirmed as the venue earlier this year in January. However, there have been concerns over safety and whether the match will go ahead after the US and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday in a joint operation, sparking retaliatory strikes across the Middle East."
"England manager Sarina Wiegman said the team have been given reassurance and are in 'close contact' with the government and responsible authorities. England travelled to Turkey last Wednesday for a training camp, but it is unclear how many fans will attend the match following the weekend's developments, with some supporters and several media outlets already choosing to withdraw from attending."
England will play Ukraine in a Women's World Cup qualifier at Mardan Stadium in Antalya, Turkey on Tuesday at 17:00 GMT. The match is held on neutral ground because Ukraine cannot host matches in their home country due to the ongoing war with Russia. The 7,428-capacity stadium was confirmed as the venue in January. Safety concerns have emerged following US and Israeli attacks on Iran on Saturday, which prompted Iranian retaliatory strikes across the Middle East. Turkey's proximity to Iran and Iraq, combined with recent military exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah, has raised questions about the match's security. England manager Sarina Wiegman confirmed the team has received reassurance from government and authorities. England arrived in Turkey last Wednesday, though attendance uncertainty exists as some supporters and media outlets have withdrawn from attending.
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