England beat Spain again, winning 1-0 in the Women’s World Cup qualifier

England again came out on top in their last match against Spain, winning 1-0 in the Women’s World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday.

Lauren Hemp’s goal in the third minute decided the match, leaving European champions England top of Group A3 with a 100 percent record.

It was a repeat of last year’s European Championship final and the 2023 World Cup final and the final head-to-head clash between these giants of women’s football.

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England triumphed at the European Championships, winning back-to-back titles, but it was Spain who were crowned world champions in 2023.

England, number 4 in the world, secured victory against number 1 Spain through Hemp’s goal, which was slotted in from an early corner. Spain’s Alexia Putellas thought she had cleared the attempt, but could not prevent it from crossing the line.

The 2027 Women’s World Cup will be held in Brazil.

Published on April 15, 2026