England just needed to avoid defeat against Spain - instead they suffered their heaviest loss in 17 years, but it is not time to panic yet.

Spain’s World Cup stars – led by teenage phenom Lamine Yamal – are coming to town, and for one city in Tennessee, life is about to change very dramatically indeed.

England is a win away from qualifying for the 2027 Women's World Cup.

England coach Sarina Wiegman said it was "hard to see" the Lionesses taken apart by Spain on Friday as they lost 4-0 in Mallorca to leave them facing the prospect of the playoffs to qualify for next year's World Cup.

The hamstring the 18-year old wunderkind injured taking a penalty for Barcelona against Celta Vigo on April 22 has kept him out for six weeks and counting.

Spain and France lead the oddsboard, but several contenders remain in the hunt. Check out the latest odds to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.

Lamine Yamal could be fit for Spain's World Cup opener, according to head coach Luis de la Fuente.

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, June 3 (Reuters) - Pope Leo heads to Spain on Saturday for a week-long tour, his first visit to an EU country outside Italy, which will culminate with the pontiff meeting migrants in the Canary Islands who braved dangerous Atlantic waters to enter Europe.

The 2026 World Cup was supposed to be another waypoint on Lamine Yamal's path to becoming a superstar, but there is the threat that an injury could deprive the tournament of one of its biggest names.

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