US EditionEngland Beats Spain Again, Winning 1-0 in Women's World Cup Qualifier
Lauren Hemp’s third-minute goal kept England unbeaten and sent the Lionesses to the top of Group A3.
- On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, England defeated Spain 1-0 at Wembley Stadium in a Women's 2027 World Cup qualifier, with forward Lauren Hemp scoring in the third minute before 70,000 spectators.
- This match served as a rematch of the Euro 2025 final, which the Lionesses won, and the 2023 World Cup final where Spain claimed the title; both teams entered level on six points.
- Midfielder Keira Walsh earned her 100th cap for the Lionesses, while Hemp's early strike secured a 100% record for England in Group A3.
- With only one automatic qualification spot available for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil, England's victory places the team atop Group A3; Spain played without two-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati.
- England manager Sarina Wiegman carefully managed captain Leah Williamson's fitness, as the defender had not played in a month; Williamson remained a "question mark" regarding her ability to face Spain.
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Spain paid its second visit to Wembley with a defeat for the minimum (1-0) against England, the same result as the one signed by the champions of Europe and the world last year. The selection led by Sarina Wiegman, signatory of the last two setbacks of Spain, takes advantage in the race for the direct ticket for the World Cup of 2027.
As in the grand finals, the nearby Wembley stadium was dressed as a party for the 2027 World Cup qualifying match between England and Spain. It was not for the least, as more than 75,000 spectators were expected in a stadium with a capacity of 90,000. Almost nothing. Beer, music and, above all, the setting to celebrate this classic women’s football team did not miss in the area closest to this temple of world football. Much more than a match and…
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Spain will be out for revenge as they head to Wembley in a crunch 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifier
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