Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in last push to reach European finals
It's a big moment for all the teams, but especially Wales, who've never qualified for a women's major tournament before.
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Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are hoping to take one step closer to the 2025 European Championships on Friday.
All three teams need to win their next two matches to qualify for the prestigious tournament.
On Friday, Scotland face Finland, Northern Ireland will take on Norway and Wales have been drawn against the Republic of Ireland.
England have already qualified for next year's tournament in Switzerland.
Read on to find out what's in store for the home nations.
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How do the Euros play-offs work?
There will be 16 nations competing in the tournament next year.
Nine have already qualified; England, France, Spain, Denmark, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Iceland and Switzerland (who automatically qualify as the host nation).
The other seven spots are decided through play-offs and, with 28 nations in the running, it's going to be highly competitive.
Each play-off game will be contested over two legs between 27 November and 3 December.
The 14 winners after those games will go through to a second round of matches.
The 14 losers will be out of the competition.
The triumphant teams after those games will be heading to Switzerland next year.
Scotland v Finland
Erin Cuthbert is focussing on getting the job done.
Venue: Easter Road, Edinburgh Date: Friday, 29 November Kick-off: 19:35 GMT
Coverage: Watch on 大象传媒 Scotland
Scotland and Chelsea star Erin Cuthbert says she just "wants to get the job done" and help her national team reach the finals of the Euros for the first time since 2017, and only the second time in their history.
They face Finland, who stopped Scotland from reaching the same tournament in 2022.
"They're an impressive team," Cuthbert said.
"They've not gone to the last four out of five Euros for nothing, but I think the group is in a good place to deal with that."
Wales v Republic of Republic of Ireland
Rhian Wilkinson says her squad are excited
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium Date: Friday, 29 November Kick off: 19:15 GMT
Coverage: Watch on 大象传媒 One Wales
Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson says her side are ready to make Welsh footballing history with a first major finals appearance.
"We are excited. We鈥檝e talked throughout the campaign about opportunity and privilege," Wilkinson told 大象传媒 Sport Wales.
Captain Angharad James says the squad are trying to stay in the moment and focus on the matches with the Republic of Ireland, rather than the chance to make history.
"Whenever we pull on that red jersey on, every game is just as important as any other and that鈥檚 how we鈥檝e tried to prepare for this game," she said.
Northern Ireland v Norway
Simone Magill celebrated by taking a video of the delighted fans in thier win against Croatia last month.
Venue: Inver Park Date: Friday, 29 November Kick off: 19:00 GMT
Coverage: 大象传媒 iPlayer and the 大象传媒 Sport website
With their star-studded squad, Norway are the huge favourites to win their two legs against a young Northern Ireland side.
But NI captain Simone Magill is hoping her team can repeat a famous 2011 victory against the highly talented Norwegian squad.
"You look at underdog stories and we have our very own against this very team" she told reporters this week.