England vs Spain Women’s World Cup Qualifier will be one of the biggest Group A3 matches in 2026, with the Euro champions set to welcome the world champions to Wembley on 14 April 2026. The Lionesses enter the campaign aiming to secure direct qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
England lifted the Euro 2025 trophy after defeating Spain on penalties, just two years after Spain beat them in the 2023 World Cup final. Their next meeting at Wembley adds another chapter to this growing rivalry.
“Spain are of course one of the best teams in the world and to play them at Wembley again is exciting,” said Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman.
“We know from the Euro final just how tough they are to play against, and there’s a great deal of mutual respect between the two teams.”
England Drawn with Spain, Iceland, and Ukraine in Group A3
UEFA placed England in Group A3 alongside Spain, Iceland, and Ukraine. The format remains tight, as only the four group winners in League A will earn direct entry to the tournament in Brazil. Other teams must fight through a demanding set of play-offs for the remaining spots.
Wiegman stressed the team’s focus ahead of the qualifiers:
“It’s a challenging group but our objective is to qualify for the World Cup, that is what we are fully focused on from now. We hope our fans can help us take one step closer to Brazil at Wembley in April.”
Qualification Format Mirrors Nations League
The qualification process uses the same structure as the Nations League, with three leagues divided into groups.
- League A group winners – Direct qualification
- Remaining League A teams – Play-offs
- League B and C – Promotion or relegation path
This system makes every fixture important, especially heavyweight matchups like England vs Spain.
England’s Group A3 Schedule for 2026
Tuesday, 3 March – Ukraine vs England
Saturday, 7 March – England vs Iceland
Tuesday, 14 April – England vs Spain (Wembley)
Saturday, 18 April – Iceland vs England
Friday, 5 June – Spain vs England
Tuesday, 9 June – England vs Ukraine
The FA will release stadium and ticket details for the other home matches soon.
Wembley Set for a High-Pressure Showdown
The meeting between England and Spain comes at a crucial point in the campaign. Both teams know that finishing first in Group A3 avoids the play-offs and secures a direct route to Brazil. England will look to use home support, while Spain will arrive with their world champion pedigree.
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