England suffered their heaviest defeat in 17 years, losing 4-0 to Spain in a World Cup qualifier that likely ends their automatic qualification hopes. The Lionesses needed only a draw to secure their place at the 2027 Women's World Cup, but instead faced a humiliating defeat in Majorca that leaves them facing play-offs in the autumn.

Manager Sarina Wiegman admitted it "hurt" to lose so heavily against their rivals, while captain Keira Walsh acknowledged they "just weren't good enough." Spain's superiority was evident through Patri Guijarro, Alexia Putellas, and Aitana Bonmati, who exploited England's sloppy possession and lack of ideas to create a chasm between the teams.

England's final match against Ukraine will only matter if Spain drops points in Iceland simultaneously. The result exposes significant flaws in Wiegman's squad with a year to go until the World Cup in Brazil. The Lionesses lacked energy, with several Spanish players fresh from winning the Women's Champions League, highlighting the quality gap that England must address.