Eight-and-a-half months after their Euro 2025 final clash, England and Spain meet again on Tuesday at Wembley in a Women’s World Cup qualifier. Spain, the reigning champions, arrive with a noticeably fresh look under new head coach Sonia Bermúdez, who has led them to five wins and a draw in six matches since taking over.
Despite missing key players like Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmatí, who is sidelined with a broken leg, Spain have introduced emerging talents such as 21-year-old midfielder Fiamma Benítez and winger Vicky López. England head coach Sarina Wiegman acknowledged that while personnel may change, Spain's dynamic style of play remains the same.
England, who top the qualifying group on goal difference, are without midfielder Ella Toone due to injury. Jess Park is expected to start in her place, joining an attack featuring Alessia Russo, Lauren James and Lauren Hemp. Captain Leah Williamson is an injury doubt but trained on Monday.
Keira Walsh is in line to win her 100th cap, with Wiegman praising her vision and game understanding. The match is the first meeting between the sides since England beat Spain in the Euro 2025 final.
