Putellas' Brace Leaves England Out of Direct World Cup Qualification

Spain thrashed England 4‑0 in Mallorca, giving the hosts a commanding position in the qualification group. Alexia Putellas netted twice, scoring in the 2nd and 57th minutes.

The loss pushes England out of the automatic World Cup berth and into the play‑off route. Spain’s dominant display highlighted their depth and tactical cohesion.

Putellas’ brace underscored her status as a leading figure in women’s football.