Spain Dominates England, Puts Lionesses' World Cup Hopes in Jeopardy
June 6, 2026 · María Jesús Morales
Spain's emphatic 4-0 win over England in Mallorca severely hampers the Lionesses' Women's World Cup qualification chances, making the next matches critical for both teams.
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England's aspirations for direct qualification to the Women's World Cup took a major hit after a 4-0 defeat by Spain in Mallorca. The Lionesses, previously undefeated in Group A3, were overpowered by a Spanish team that showcased their dominance early on. Patri Guijarro's goal set the tone, with Alexia Putellas scoring twice and Claudia Pina capping off the victory. This result places Spain at the top of the group, tied with England at 12 points after five matches. Sarina Wiegman's squad now faces a must-win situation against Ukraine, while Spain will compete against Iceland in their final group match. Keira Walsh captained England in Leah Williamson's absence, starting strong with an early cross, but Spain quickly gained control. Guijarro's opening goal was followed by Putellas' double, with her second goal highlighting Spain's relentless pressure. England's few chances were thwarted by Spain's defense, and an impressive substitute performance by Aitana Bonmati set up Pina's final goal.
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