LONDON (AP) — England regained top spot in a Women’s World Cup qualifier on Tuesday with a 1-0 victory over Spain in their latest encounter at Wembley Stadium.
Lauren Hemp’s third-minute goal decided the game and the game was over. european champions england Standing at the top of Group A3 with a 100% record.
It was a repeat of last year’s Euro final and 2023 World Cup final, as well as the latest head-to-head showdown between the giants of the women’s game.
England won the Euros and went on to win the tournament, but it was Spain who were crowned world champions in 2023.
England, ranked 4th in the world, secured victory over Spain, ranked 1st, with Hemp’s goal from an early corner. Spain’s Alexia Putelas thought she had cleared her shot but was unable to prevent it from crossing the line.
of 2027 Women’s World Cup will be held in Brazil.
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