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.

It is exactly the start Spain would have wanted. Both teams are tied at the top of the group on 12 points if the scoreline stays like this, with Englan

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,

TARA ANSON-WALSH: After back-to-back defeats in the Euros final and then in the reverse leg at Wembley, Spain had finally had enough. More than that, they were fuming.

Defeat for Sarina Wiegman’s side means the battle for direct qualification into next year’s tournament in Brazil now boils down to Tuesday’s games

Is Spain v England on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Lionesses in World Cup qualifier - The Lionesses can qualify for the 2027 tournament if they avoid defeat in Mallorca

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,