England is a win away from qualifying for the 2027 Women's World Cup.

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.

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

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,

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.”

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 points) to take top spot from them and secure direct qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil,