Spain vs. England in Women's World Cup Qualifiers
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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.
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
Sonia Bermudez's side wrested back control of the qualifying group with an emphatic win and inflicted psychological damage in the process
England are on the brink of having to navigate the play-off route in Women's World Cup qualifying after a 4-0 defeat to Spain, the Lionesses' worst result under Sarina Wiegman, put La Roja in pole pos
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.