England defeated reigning world champions Spain 1–0 at Wembley Stadium in London on matchday three of UEFA's qualifying campaign for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, with Lauren Hemp scoring as early as the second minute to seal the result. The match, watched by over 63,000 spectators, saw England control the game tactically — absorbing a late Spanish push driven by substitute Edna Imade's aerial threat — before holding on for victory. The win moves England to the top of their qualifying group, the only one that grants automatic entry to Brazil 2027, and hands Spain a second successive defeat at Wembley, having also lost the Euro final there on penalties just eight months ago.