Spain thrash England 4-0, Germany qualify for Women's World Cup finals

Spain delivered a commanding performance, thrashing England 4-0, to move decisively closer to automatic qualification for next year's Women's World Cup finals. The dominant victory in Mallorca showcased Spain's prowess and put significant pressure on their rivals.

Meanwhile, Germany confirmed their place in the finals by securing a comfortable 2-0 home win against Norway. This result gave Germany an unassailable lead in Group A4, ensuring their progression with one game still to play. The German team's consistent performance has been a hallmark of their qualification campaign.

In Group A3, Spain and England are now locked at the top with 12 points each. England's hopes of direct qualification hinge on achieving a better result in their upcoming match against Ukraine than Spain manages in their final fixture away to Iceland. The defeat to Spain has made their path more challenging.

Elsewhere, Group A2 witnessed late drama as Ireland's Amber Barrett scored a 90th-minute winner to snatch a 3-2 home victory over the Netherlands. This crucial win propelled Ireland above the Dutch and into second place, trailing leaders France by just one point. Their final game against France will be decisive for qualification.