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England defeated Spain 1-0 in a Women's World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium, with Lauren Hemp scoring in the third minute. This victory keeps England at the top of Group A3 with a perfect record.
LONDON (AP) â England came out on top again in its latest clash with Spain, winning 1-0 in a Womenâs World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday. Lauren Hempâs third-minute strike settled the game that leaves European champion England top of Group A3 with a 100% record. It was a repeat of last yearâs Euros final and the World Cup final of 2023 and the latest head-to-head between these giants of the womenâs game. England triumphed at the Euros to win back-to-back titles, but it was Spain that was crowned world champion in â23. England, ranked No. 4 in the world, secured the victory against No.1 Spain through Hempâs goal, which was turned in from an early corner. Spainâs Alexia Putellas thought she had cleared the effort but couldnât prevent it from crossing the line. The 2027 Womenâs World Cup will be staged in Brazil. \\\_ AP soccer:
England won the Women's World Cup qualifier against Spain with a score of 1-0.
Lauren Hemp scored the winning goal for England in the third minute of the match.

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