In a thrilling Women's World Cup qualifier, England defeated Spain 1-0 at Wembley Stadium, thanks to a goal from Lauren Hemp early in the first half. This victory marks England's third consecutive win, propelling them to the top of Group A3 and closer to qualifying for the Women's World Cup in Brazil next year. The match was significant as it was the first meeting between the two teams since England's triumph in the 2022 UEFA Women's Euro final. Keira Walsh, stepping in as captain for the unavailable Leah Williamson, celebrated her 100th cap, while goalkeeper Mary Earps was honored in a retirement ceremony. England's defense, led by Hannah Hampton, was tested but held firm against Spain's attempts to equalize, including a near miss from Irene Paredes and a deflected shot that hit the crossbar. Other notable matches included Norway's 5-0 victory over Slovenia and Germany's 5-1 win against Austria.