# England's biggest defeat in 17 years - Lionesses hammered 4-0 by Spain

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Podcast: [The England Pod](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-england-pod-7247244)
Published: 2026-06-06T07:53:00+00:00
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A sobering night for the Lionesses and it looks like England will have to go through a tricky play-off stage to qualify for World Cup 2027, following a humbling 0-4 defeat in Spain. Robyn Cowen & Kathryn Batte pick through it. They discuss whether Spain were too good for England and why Serena Wiegman's side struggled both in and out of possession. Plus: what now needs to happen against Ukraine — and in Iceland — to keep hopes of direct qualification alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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