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England faces Spain in World Cup qualifier with qualification at stake

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

England faces Spain in World Cup qualifier with qualification at stake

Summary

England Women's national team prepares to meet Spain in a World Cup qualifier in Mallorca on June 4, 2026. The Lionesses are seeking to secure their place in the 2027 Women's World Cup; they need only a draw to qualify. Currently atop Group A3, England has won all four of its matches. Coach Sarina Wiegman emphasized the team's desire to win, despite acknowledging the challenge of facing a strong Spanish squad. Their previous encounter this year ended with England defeating Spain 1-0 at Wembley.

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Key Details

•Lauren James is fit to play against Spain.
•England is top of Group A3 with four wins and one goal conceded.
•Spain is three points behind England in the group standings.
•The last meeting resulted in a 1-0 win for England at Wembley.
•The final qualifying match is against Ukraine on June 9, 2026.

What they're saying

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Lauren James is fit to play in England's World Cup qualifier as the Lionesses reignite their rivalry with Spain in a bid to reach the tournament in 2027.
— Sky Sports

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