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Spain prepares for friendlies against USWNT as reigning World Cup champions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 8:31 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Spain prepares for friendlies against USWNT as reigning World Cup champions

Summary

Spain will face the U.S. Women's National Team in two friendlies, one in Washington, D.C., and another in Philadelphia. Spain enters these matches as the reigning World Cup champions and ranked No. 1, following their title win last year. Spanish head coach Sonia Bermudez indicates the importance of these games for evaluation and testing different formations ahead of the 2027 World Cup., Spain's recent development is highlighted by their strong youth programs, which have contributed to their success on the international stage, including a U-20 World Cup victory.

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By the Numbers

•Spain is the No. 1 ranked team and reigning World Cup champions.
•Two friendlies are scheduled against the USWNT in October 2026.
•Spain aims to experiment with tactics and formations during these matches.
•The team has recently excelled in youth competitions, boosting their national squad's depth.
•Esther Gonzalez's move to Gotham FC adds to Spain's competitive experience in club soccer.

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8:31 PMYahoo Sports — No longer the underdogs, Spain are proven winners going toe-to-toe with the USWNT

What they're saying

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So much has changed since the U.S. Women’s National team beat Spain 2-1 in Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France, in the round of 16 at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Megan Rapinoe’s second penalty secured a U.S. victory, but Spain did not make it easy for the Americans that day. Forward Jennifer Hermoso scored an equalizer after Rapinoe’s first goal from the penalty spot. Surprising many, the Spanish side, which only made their World Cup debut in 2015, dominated stretches of possession, frus
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