England’s women’s team endures its heaviest defeat in 17 years after losing 4-0 to Spain in a European qualifier. The result is England’s biggest loss since the 6-2 defeat by Germany in the Euro 2009 final and marks their first defeat in a qualifier since 2002, according to reports. England went into the match needing a win or at least a draw to secure World Cup qualification and remain in contention for top spot in their group, which would have meant automatic qualification for the 2027 tournament in Brazil.
Sarina Wiegman reacts to the performance with criticism of her team, saying they do not play well enough, fail to raise their intensity, and struggle to create meaningful chances in the attacking area. With the heavy margin and the qualification outcome shifting, attention turns to how England respond in their final group match. Multiple outlets also note that England may need to contest qualification playoffs depending on how the group standings develop.
