England faces heavy defeat against Spain in qualifying match
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 5:09 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
England's women's national soccer team suffered a disappointing 4-0 loss to Spain at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix on June 6, 2026. This defeat marks England's biggest loss since a 6-2 defeat to Germany in the Euro 2009 final and their first qualifying loss since 2002. Coach Sarina Wiegman indicated that the team's performance was subpar, with players failing to create significant opportunities. The loss hampers England's bid for top placement in their 2027 World Cup qualifying group, impacting their chances for automatic qualification to the tournament in Brazil.
- •England loses 4-0 to Spain on June 6, 2026
- •First qualifying loss since 2002
- •Wiegman cites poor performance from the team
- •Biggest loss for England since Euro 2009
- •Impact on World Cup qualifying standings
- 5:09 PMThe Guardian Sport — Lionesses have no reason to panic despite the humiliation in Spain | Suzanne Wrack
- 11:32 PMBBC News — Spain 4-0 England: World champions expose Lionesses' flaws - BBC
"England’s heaviest defeat for decades does not signal the end for Sarina Wiegman’s European champions It was a tough night for Sarina Wiegman and her charges at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. England’s biggest loss since a 6-2 defeat by Germany in the Euro 2009 final and their first loss in a qualifier since 2002 shattered their ambition of securing top spot in their 2027 World Cup group and automatic qualification for the finals in Brazil. The 4-0 scoreline was bruising, but the performance against Spain even more so and there was no sugar-coating by Wiegman. Her England side “didn’t play good enough”, “couldn’t get into another gear” and “hardly got into the 18 yard box”. Continue reading...
"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.
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 6, 2026, 5:09 PMLionesses have no reason to panic despite the humiliation in Spain | Suzanne Wrack
England’s heaviest defeat for decades does not signal the end for Sarina Wiegman’s European champions It was a tough night for Sarina Wiegman and her charges at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. England’s biggest loss since a 6-2 defeat by Germany in the Euro 2009 final and their first loss in a qualifier since 2002 shattered their ambition of securing top spot in their 2027 World Cup group and automatic qualification for the finals in Brazil. The 4-0 scoreline was bruising, but the performance against Spain even more so and there was no sugar-coating by Wiegman. Her England side “didn’t play good enough”, “couldn’t get into another gear” and “hardly got into the 18 yard box”. Continue reading...
- BBC NewsJun 5, 2026, 11:32 PMSpain 4-0 England: World champions expose Lionesses' flaws - BBC
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.
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