Spain edges Ireland 3-2 in World Cup thriller
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:36 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Spain defeated Ireland 3-2 in a closely contested opening match of World Cup Pool C in Wavre. Ireland fell behind twice with goals from Laia Vidosa and Sophia Keenan but managed to respond through Hannah McLoughlin and Niamh Carey from penalty corners. Xantal Gine's late strike secured the win for Spain. Irish captain Sarah Hawkshaw expressed disappointment over the team's performance in the second quarter but acknowledged their fightback. Ireland now faces New Zealand in a crucial upcoming match that they must win to advance in the tournament.
- •Spain beats Ireland 3-2 in World Cup Pool C match.
- •Ireland scored twice from penalty corners in response to earlier goals.
- •Xantal Gine scored the decisive goal with five minutes remaining.
- •Ireland needs to win against New Zealand in their next match.
- •Sarah Hawkshaw noted the team's need to improve their second quarter performance.
- 9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Spain beat Ireland in five-goal thriller at World Cup
"Ireland miss an opportunity to seize control of their World Cup future after losing 3-2 to Spain in a thrilling opening World Cup Pool C game in Wavre.
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