England miss automatic World Cup spot
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Spain thrashed England with their best display in years — and it could be a taster of things to come
Sonia Bermudez's side wrested back control of the qualifying group with an emphatic win and inflicted psychological damage in the process
England saw their push to secure automatic qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup unravel in Majorca, where Spain produced a commanding 4-0 victory that confirmed top spot in Group A3 and
England beat Spain in a penalty shootout to retain its title in the 2025 Women's European Championship final. The teams finished extra time tied 1-1, then England edged ahead 3-1 on penalty kicks.
England just needed to avoid defeat against Spain - instead they suffered their heaviest loss in 17 years, but it is not time to panic yet.
The 48-team field produces some incredible matchups in the knockout stages, and the U.S. go on to win their first knockout game at the World Cup since 2002
England should not panic yet, but they must find a way to beat Spain if they want to win a World Cup
Patri Guijarro of Spain celebrates her team's third goal scored by team-mate Alexia Putellas Rafa Babot / Getty Images “We just didn’t play good enough,” England head coach Sarina Wiegman said simply. “And we couldn’t step up any more.”
Aitana Bonmati returns to the Spain squad for the upcoming crucial Fifa Women's World Cup qualifier against England after recovering from a broken leg.
Report as Alexia Putellas double plus goals from Patricia Guijarro and Claudia Pina inflict heaviest defeat of Sarina Wiegmans reign as Englands 4-0 thrashing leaves World Cup automatic qualification
