Spain dominates England 4-0 in crucial Women’s World Cup qualifier

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Spain dominates England 4-0 in crucial Women’s World Cup qualifier
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Spain secured a commanding 4-0 victory over England in a Women’s World Cup qualification match held in Mallorca. England, leading their qualifying group with a perfect record, fell behind early as Patri Guijarro scored the opener. Alexia Putellas added two goals, and Claudia Pina capped the scoring. This defeat places England's direct qualification hopes in jeopardy, as they now must achieve a favorable result against Ukraine on Tuesday. Spain's win elevates them to the top of Group A3, tying them with England on 12 points after five matches.

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  • Patri Guijarro opened the scoring for Spain in the 19th minute.
  • Alexia Putellas scored twice, contributing to Spain's lead.
  • Claudia Pina added the final goal in the 78th minute.
  • Both teams currently have 12 points in Group A3 after five matches.
  • England faces Ukraine on Tuesday to determine their qualification fate.
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Spain 4-0 England: Defeat for Sarina Wiegman’s side means the battle for direct qualification into next year’s tournament in Brazil now boils down to Tuesday’s games

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