England Women’s Soccer Team Loses to Belgium, Spain Wins 7-1 against Switzerland in Nations League Matches
Belgium triumphed over England with a 3-2 win, while Spain shatters Swiss team by scoring seven goals in the Women’s Nations League group-stage matches.
- Belgium triumphed over England's women's soccer team with a 3-2 win during the Women’s Nations League group-stage matches. England now worries about their Olympic qualification, needing two convincing wins and support from another League A Group 1 team.
- Despite two goals from Lucy Bronze and Fran Kirby, England lost the match due to a late penalty shot by Belgium. England's performance raised concerns about the tactical approach of the Lionesses under Sarina Wiegman.
- England has only won two of their last five matches, marking the first time three goals have been conceded in a game under manager Sarina Wiegman. Promoting from their Nations League group and Olympic qualification hangs in balance.
- Spain completely dominated their match against Switzerland, winning 7-1. The triumphant performance included Aitana Bonmatí and Salma Paralluelo who had the evening before attended the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris.
- In other matches, the increasingly formidable Kosovo secured a confident 3-1 win over North Macedonia, while Republic of Ireland and Turkey earned promotion to higher leagues in their respective groups.