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England faces Spain in World Cup qualifier with qualification at stake

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:17 PM

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.
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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.

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