Wiegman seeks Lionesses response after Spain defeat impacts World Cup hopes
Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 11:55 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Sarina Wiegman is calling for a reaction from her England players following a 4-0 defeat to Spain on June 5 in Mallorca. The loss, marking England’s worst since 2009, has left the Lionesses' World Cup qualification fate uncertain. England must secure a better result than Spain's match against Iceland during their qualifier against Ukraine on June 9 to guarantee automatic qualification. The recent humiliation has resulted in sleepless nights for players like Lauren Hemp, who emphasized the need for a positive approach moving forward.
- •England lost 4-0 to Spain on June 5 in Mallorca.
- •This defeat is the worst for the Lionesses since 2009.
- •England faces Ukraine on June 9 to determine World Cup qualification.
- •Lionesses must better Spain's result against Iceland for automatic qualification.
- •Lauren Hemp and teammates struggled to sleep after the defeat.
"Sarina Wiegman is looking for a response from her England players after the 4-0 defeat to Spain that left some of the Lionesses suffering from a sleepless night.
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