England and Spain clash in crucial Women's World Cup 2027 qualifier
England's Lionesses face Spain in Mallorca on June 5, 2026, in a decisive Group A3 qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. England leads the group with 12 points, needing only a draw to secure automatic qualification. Spain, with 9 points, must win by at least two goals to top the group and avoid playoffs. The match is a rematch of the 2023 World Cup final, with both teams fielding key players like Lauren James and Aitana Bonmatí.
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England v Ukraine: Women's World Cup Qualifier Live Updates
The Guardian provides live coverage of the Women's World Cup 2027 qualifier between England and Ukraine, kicking off at 8pm BST at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. England, known as the Lionesses, are level on points with Spain in Group A3 but sit second due to an inferior head-to-head record after a heavy defeat in Mallorca on Friday. Despite this, England are strong favorites for the match and are expected to advance to the playoffs barring an unlikely set of results. Manager Sarina Wiegman plans to rotate the squad, resting some players after a long season and following the disappointing loss to Spain. The article includes a pre-match scene photo and links to related content about player Lauren Hemp backing the team to bounce back.
Football | The GuardianLauren Hemp confident Lionesses will bounce back from Spain hammering
England women's national football team suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Spain in Mallorca on Friday, missing the chance to secure automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. Spain now leads the group on head-to-head record, leaving England likely headed for playoffs in October unless Spain drops points against Iceland. Despite the setback, forward Lauren Hemp expressed confidence in the squad's resilience, stating the team has stuck together and learned from the loss. Head coach Sarina Wiegman confirmed she will rotate the squad for the final qualifier against Ukraine, emphasizing the need to win while also giving opportunities to other players. The defeat was the biggest of Wiegman's tenure and England's heaviest in 17 years. The team trained at Liverpool's Melwood facility, with goalkeeper Khiara Keating ruled out due to concussion.
Football | The GuardianLauren Hemp confident Lionesses will bounce back from Spain hammering
England women's football team suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Spain in Mallorca on Friday, missing the chance to secure automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. Spain now top the group with a stronger head-to-head record, leaving England likely headed for playoffs in October unless Spain drop points against Iceland. Despite the loss, forward Lauren Hemp expressed confidence in the squad's unity and ability to bounce back, stating the team has come together after the defeat. Manager Sarina Wiegman confirmed the team has moved on and plans to rotate the squad for Tuesday's qualifier against Ukraine at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The defeat was the biggest of Wiegman's tenure and England's heaviest in 17 years. Goalkeeper Khiara Keating remains unavailable due to concussion.
Football | The GuardianSpain defeat causes sleepless night as Wiegman seeks reaction from Lionesses
England women's national football team suffered a historic 4-0 defeat to Spain in Mallorca, their worst loss since 2009 and the heaviest under manager Sarina Wiegman. The defeat leaves World Cup qualification out of England's hands, as Spain now leads Group A3 on head-to-head and goal difference. Players including Lauren Hemp reported sleepless nights after the thrashing. England faces Ukraine in their final qualifier on Tuesday, needing to better Spain's result against Iceland to secure automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Wiegman is focused on her team's response rather than scoreboard-watching, and has assigned a staff member to monitor Spain's match without sharing updates with players during their own game.
SkySports | NewsSpain expose England's flaws in painful defeat
England's women's national football team suffered a devastating 4-0 defeat to Spain in Majorca, their heaviest loss in 17 years. The result means England, who only needed a draw to qualify directly for the 2027 Women's World Cup, will likely have to navigate two rounds of play-offs in the autumn. Manager Sarina Wiegman expressed frustration and disappointment, acknowledging the team's poor performance and inability to match Spain's intensity. England now face a final qualifying match against Ukraine on Tuesday, but victory will only matter if Spain drop points against Iceland simultaneously. The defeat marks a significant setback for the Lionesses against their rivals.
BBC SportSpain Women's Football Team 4-0 England Women's Football Team, Pina scored, Alesia scored twice
In a European Women's World Cup qualifying match, the Spanish women's football team defeated England 4-0 at home. Guijarro opened the scoring, followed by a brace from Alesia Putelias and a goal from Pina. With this victory, Spain overtook England to top the group. Due to a superior head-to-head record against England, Spain can secure direct qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup by defeating Iceland in their final group match.
虎扑 - 足球Wiegman's shock as England suffer heaviest defeat in 17 years against Spain
England women's national football team suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Spain in a World Cup qualifier in Mallorca, their heaviest loss in 17 years. Manager Sarina Wiegman expressed shock and disappointment, stating she expected a tight, competitive game. The result means England are likely to face World Cup qualification playoffs, as Spain now hold the advantage in the group. Even if England beat Ukraine in their final group match, Spain's superior head-to-head record would secure automatic qualification for the world champions. Wiegman acknowledged her team struggled to maintain possession, stay compact defensively, and execute their game plan against a dominant Spanish side. She called for a reaction from her players in the upcoming match against Ukraine and emphasized the need to analyze what went wrong.
Football | The GuardianSpain beats England to tie for lead in Women's World Cup qualifying Group A3
The Spanish women's national football team decisively defeated England in Mallorca during the fifth matchday of Group A3 in the UEFA qualifying phase for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. This victory brings Spain level on points with England, recovering from a previous defeat at Wembley on April 14. Coach Sonia Bermúdez's team now has 12 points and leads the group. Spain can secure direct qualification to the World Cup without needing playoffs if they beat Iceland and England also defeats Ukraine on June 9, as Spain holds the head-to-head advantage over England.
FútbolSpain Women's Team Beats England, Tops Group in 2027 World Cup Qualifying
The Spanish women's national football team decisively defeated England in Mallorca during the fifth matchday of UEFA Group A3 qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. This victory allowed Spain to tie England on points (12 each) and reclaim the group lead, recovering from a previous defeat at Wembley on April 14. Coach Sonia Bermúdez's team now controls its own destiny: a win against Iceland on June 9 would secure a direct World Cup berth, avoiding the play-offs. Spain also holds the head-to-head advantage over England, meaning England's result against Ukraine would only matter if Spain fails to beat Iceland. The match was played on June 5, 2026, in Mallorca.
FútbolSpain Thrashes England in World Cup Qualifier, One Win Away from Brazil 2027
Spain's women's national football team defeated England 2-0 in a crucial World Cup qualifying match at Son Moix in Palma de Mallorca. Goals from Patri Guijarro and a double from Alexia Putellas secured the victory, putting Spain in control of their qualification destiny for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. The win avenged a previous draw at Wembley and moved Spain ahead of England in the group standings. Spain now needs only a victory against Iceland on Tuesday to secure their World Cup ticket. Coach Sonia Bermúdez fielded an unexpected lineup, with Vicky López, Salma Paralluelo, and Edna Imade leading the attack. The match was played in front of a passionate home crowd in Mallorca, with four local players representing the island.
Fútbol en AS.comSpain vs England Live: 2027 Women's World Cup Qualifier
Spain hosts England in a crucial 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying match at Estadi Son Moix in Mallorca. Spain, the reigning world champion, sits second in the group with nine points, three behind leaders England, who won the first leg 1-0 at Wembley. Spain must win to keep direct qualification hopes alive and avoid a playoff. The match kicks off at 9 PM local time and is broadcast on La 1. Both starting lineups are announced: Spain fields Cata Coll, Ona Batlle, Irene Paredes, Alexia Putellas, and Salma Paralluelo; England counters with Hampton, Lucy Bronze, Keira Walsh, Lauren James, and Lauren Hemp. The article provides live updates and minute-by-minute coverage.
FútbolSpain Faces Must-Win World Cup Qualifier Against England
Spain's women's national football team faces a critical World Cup qualifying match against England at Estadi Son Moix on June 5, 2026. Currently second in Group A with nine points, three behind leaders England, Spain must win by at least two goals to secure a direct ticket to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil and avoid a playoff. The match is a rematch of the 2023 World Cup final, which Spain won, but England has since won three of four encounters, including the Euro Cup final. Spain receives a major boost with the return of triple Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmatí from an ankle injury, potentially starting alongside Patri Guijarro and Alexia Putellas. England recovers Lauren James and Ella Toone but misses captain Leah Williamson due to injury. A large crowd is expected, including many English tourists, for this high-stakes rivalry match.
FútbolSpain Finalizes Preparation in Son Moix Before Decisive Match Against England
Spain's women's national football team completed its final training session on Thursday at Estadi Son Moix in Mallorca ahead of a crucial match against England. The 25 players summoned by coach Sonia Bermúdez focused on intensity, concentration, and tactical work. The match, scheduled for Friday at 9:00 PM, is critical for Spain's path to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Spain needs to beat the current European champion by a sufficient margin to regain group leadership and control its own destiny in Group A3. The encounter is described as an early final between two world football powers.
FútbolSpain Women's National Team Holds Open Training Ahead of England Match
The Spanish women's national football team, led by coach Sonia Bermúdez, is holding an open training session at the Antonio Asensio Sports City in Palma de Mallorca on June 4, 2026, starting at 6:30 p.m. CEST. The team is preparing for the final two matchdays of the qualifying phase for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. Mundo Deportivo is providing live streaming coverage of the training session, which is open to the public. The team is currently concentrated in Palma de Mallorca for this crucial stage of qualification.
FútbolSarina Wiegman Confirms Lauren James Return Ahead of Spain Clash
England women's national team faces Spain in a decisive 2027 World Cup qualifier in Mallorca on Friday. England leads Group A3 with four wins from four matches, three points ahead of Spain. The Lionesses need at least a draw to mathematically secure first place and direct qualification to the World Cup in Brazil. Coach Sarina Wiegman confirmed that star forward Lauren James has recovered from physical issues suffered last weekend and will be available. Midfielder Ella Toone also returns from injury. Wiegman stated the team will play to win, not speculate on results, despite having a playoff safety net. England has won three of the last four meetings since losing the 2023 World Cup final to Spain, including a 1-0 victory at Wembley in April. Spain is forced to win to keep its top-spot hopes alive.
FútbolEngland eye statement win over rivals Spain to seal World Cup 2027 spot
England's women's football team, the Lionesses, face Spain in Mallorca on Friday in a crucial World Cup 2027 qualifier. England need only a draw to secure automatic qualification for the tournament in Brazil, while a win would send a strong message to rivals and force Spain into the play-offs. The match is the seventh meeting between the two sides in under four years, with Spain winning the 2023 World Cup final but England winning three of four subsequent encounters. Lucy Bronze highlighted the rivalry as making both teams stronger. England will be without captain Leah Williamson but have Lauren James and Bronze fit to start. Manager Sarina Wiegman emphasized the importance of qualifying early to allow preparation time.
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