England seeks Women's World Cup qualification after Spain loss
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 11:07 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
England's defeat to Spain on Friday leaves their World Cup qualification hopes uncertain as they prepare for a crucial match against Ukraine. Spain's 4-0 victory moved them level on points with England in Group A, capitalizing on a better head-to-head record. If Spain wins against Iceland, they secure qualification regardless of England's result. England can still qualify as the group’s runner-up by competing in two rounds of European play-offs, starting with a seeded draw against a lower-tier team. The play-off draws are set for June 18, 2026, followed by matches in October and December.
- •England lost 4-0 to Spain, affecting their qualification status.
- •Spain's win puts them in contention for the World Cup spot.
- •England plays Ukraine on June 6, 2026, with qualification implications.
- •If they finish second, England enters European play-offs for World Cup.
- •Draws for the play-offs are on June 18, with matches in October and December.
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — How England can still qualify for the Women's World Cup
- 11:07 PMBBC Football — How England can still qualify for the Women's World Cup
"England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are all vying for places at the Women's World Cup - but how can they get there with one round of group games left in European qualifying?
"England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are all vying for places at the Women's World Cup - but how can they get there with one round of group games left in European qualifying?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 11:07 PMHow England can still qualify for the Women's World Cup
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are all vying for places at the Women's World Cup - but how can they get there with one round of group games left in European qualifying?
- BBC FootballJun 5, 2026, 11:07 PMHow England can still qualify for the Women's World Cup
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are all vying for places at the Women's World Cup - but how can they get there with one round of group games left in European qualifying?
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