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.

England coach Sarina Wiegman said it was "hard to see" the Lionesses taken apart by Spain on Friday as they lost 4-0 in Mallorca to leave them facing the prospect of the playoffs to qualify for next year's World Cup.

The 2026 World Cup begins on June 11 with the tightest field at the top in recent memory. Three independent sources —the betting markets, artificial intelligence and FIFA's official ladder— paint, for the first time in years,

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.

Sports Mole previews Friday's Women's World Cup qualifiers between Spain Women and England Women, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

The Spanish women’s national team face a true final against England in Palma de Mallorca. The reigning world champions, second in the group with 9 points, are obliged to beat the British side (12

Sarina Wiegmans England team will qualify for the 2027 Womens World Cup if they avoid defeat against Spain in Mallorca on Friday; the Lionesses lost the 2023 final to Spain but have won three of the f