Wiegman calls for Lionesses to respond after defeat to Spain
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:41 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Sarina Wiegman urges her players to regroup following a 4-0 loss to Spain in Mallorca, marking England's steepest defeat in 17 years. Goals from Pati Guijarro, Claudia Pina, and a double from Alexia Putellas left England second in Group A3, jeopardizing their chances for automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup. With one game remaining, England must secure a win against Ukraine while hoping Spain falters against Iceland to maintain playoff hopes. Wiegman expressed disappointment with her team's performance, emphasizing the need for a strong response in the upcoming match.
- •England falls 4-0 to Spain in UEFA qualifiers on June 5.
- •This defeat marks England's largest loss since 2009.
- •The Lionesses are second in Group A3, tied on points with Spain.
- •England must win against Ukraine to keep qualification hopes alive.
- •Sarina Wiegman calls for the team to stick together and respond.
- 10:43 PMThe Guardian Sport — Wiegman demands reaction from Lionesses after humbling defeat by Spain
"England set to miss out on automatic World Cup qualification Wiegman: ‘Of course it hurts. I expected a totally different game’ Sarina Wiegman said she wants to see “a reaction” from her Lionesses after England suffered their heaviest defeat in 17 years against Spain. It was a humbling evening for Wiegman and her team, who needed a win, draw or even a defeat by a single goal to realistically keep the chance of topping their World Cup qualifying group alive. Continue reading...
"Sarina Wiegman has urged her players to 'stick together' after the hurt of suffering their heaviest defeat in 17 years.
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 5, 2026, 10:43 PMWiegman demands reaction from Lionesses after humbling defeat by Spain
England set to miss out on automatic World Cup qualification Wiegman: ‘Of course it hurts. I expected a totally different game’ Sarina Wiegman said she wants to see “a reaction” from her Lionesses after England suffered their heaviest defeat in 17 years against Spain. It was a humbling evening for Wiegman and her team, who needed a win, draw or even a defeat by a single goal to realistically keep the chance of topping their World Cup qualifying group alive. Continue reading...
- Sky Sports—Wiegman calls for reaction from Lionesses after biggest defeat in 17 years
Sarina Wiegman has urged her players to 'stick together' after the hurt of suffering their heaviest defeat in 17 years.
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