England Defeats Spain 1-0 in Women's Nations League Match

In a highly anticipated rematch of the FIFA Women’s World Cup final, England secured a 1-0 victory over Spain in the UEFA Women’s Nations League at Wembley. Jess Park scored the decisive goal in the 33rd minute after a deflected shot from Alessia Russo, marking a significant triumph for England as they avenged their previous World Cup loss. Despite Spain dominating possession and creating more chances, England's defense, bolstered by outstanding goalkeeping from Hannah Hampton, held firm to maintain their lead. Spain's Lucía García hit the crossbar early in the match, and they pressed for an equalizer throughout the second half, but were thwarted by England's resolute defense. The win positions England second in Group A3, level on points with Portugal, as they look ahead to their next fixture against Belgium. This match highlighted the ongoing competitive rivalry between these two national teams in women's football.