Spain Defeats England, Sweden Dominates Denmark in Women's Nations League

England's women's national team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Spain in their Nations League match, ending their hopes of winning the competition. Alessia Russo gave England the lead with a composed finish on her 50th cap, but Claudia Pina's late brace secured victory for Spain, who dominated possession and chances throughout the game. The match served as a key preview ahead of the Euro 2025 tournament, with England manager Sarina Wiegman set to announce her squad soon. Despite the loss, England had already qualified for the top tier of the World Cup qualifiers. Meanwhile, Sweden delivered a commanding 6-1 win over Denmark, highlighted by Stina Blackstenius's hat-trick. The fixture underscored the intense rivalry between England and Spain, including their recent meetings in the 2023 World Cup final and earlier 2025 encounters.