Spain and England Clash for Women’s Nations League Final Spot

CORNELLÀ, Spain — The UEFA Women's Nations League match between Spain and England will take place at the RCDE Stadium on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. Both teams are vying for a spot in the finals.

England comes into the match with confidence after a dominant 6-0 victory over Portugal on Friday. Under head coach Sarina Wiegman, the Lionesses will look to continue their strong performance against a talented Spanish team.

Spain also enters the match on a high note, having won their last game against Belgium 5-1. The reigning world champions currently lead Group 3 of League A, and a draw will be enough for them to secure their place in the finals.

The break for England came with news of goalkeeper Mary Earps’ sudden retirement, which shocked the team. However, they quickly regained focus following their emphatic win. Wiegman expressed optimism about her squad, aiming for a strong performance against the world champions.

Key players for Spain will include midfielder Alexia Putellas and forward Mariona Caldentey. Meanwhile, England will rely on attackers like Beth Mead and Alessia Russo, who is returning from injury.

Both teams are aware of the historical rivalry between them, with England having knocked Spain out in the last Euros before Spain avenged that loss in the World Cup final. Wiegman highlighted that facing Spain will be a different challenge than their match against Portugal.

The match promises to be an intense encounter, as both teams have everything at stake. The winner will secure a place in the semi-finals of the tournament. As the kick-off approaches, fans eagerly anticipate this clash of European football titans.