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Spain Qualifies for 2027 Women's World Cup, Aims to Defend Title
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Spain Qualifies for 2027 Women's World Cup, Aims to Defend Title

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spain secured its spot in the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by defeating Iceland 6-1.
  • The team will defend the title they won three years ago in Australia and New Zealand.
  • Goals from Vicky López (2), Edna Imade, Salma Paralluelo, Claudia Pina, and Aitana Bonmatí secured Spain's victory and top position in their qualifying group.

Spain has clinched its qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, successfully defending its title aspirations with a dominant 6-1 victory over Iceland. The Spanish team secured the top spot in qualifying group A3, the only group granting direct access to the tournament.

Goals were scored by Vicky López with two goals in the 5th and 50th minutes, Edna Imade in the 37th, Salma Paralluelo in the 45th, Claudia Pina in the 68th, and Aitana Bonmatí in the 84th minute. This commanding performance ensures Spain will compete to retain the crown they earned three years ago in Australia and New Zealand.

Spain had previously solidified their lead by defeating England 4-0. England, finishing second in the group, will now proceed to a playoff to secure their World Cup berth. Iceland, despite scoring through Linda Boama in the 58th minute, finished third and will also enter the playoff system. France also qualified for the tournament on the same day with a 1-0 win over Ireland.

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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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