Lorraine Williamson
England and Spain meet at Wembley tonight in one of the standout fixtures of the Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying campaign.
For fans in Spain and the UK, this is far more than another group match. The two sides are level on points in Group A3, and tonight’s winner can take a major step towards the direct qualification place for the tournament in Brazil. The RFEF has described the match as “much more than three points”.
What time does England v Spain kick off?
The match takes place tonight, Tuesday 14 April 2026, at Wembley Stadium.
Kick-off is at:
8.00 pm in Spain
7.00 pm in the UK
England Football’s official match centre lists the fixture as a FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifier kicking off at 7.00 pm BST. RTVE confirms the Spanish broadcast begins at 8.00 pm.
Where to watch in Spain and the UK
Viewers in Spain can watch the match live on La 2 and RTVE Play, according to RTVE.
In the UK, coverage is on ITV1 and ITVX, with UK listings showing live coverage from 6.30 pm before the 7.00 pm kick-off.
Spain chase a Wembley first
Spain arrive in London with a clear target: win in England for the first time.
RTVE notes that the Spanish women’s national team has never beaten England away from home. That gives tonight’s match an extra edge, especially at Wembley, where Spain return under head coach Sonia Bermúdez.
Bermúdez has called the fixture the kind of match “any footballer would want to play”, according to the RFEF. Her side are trying to keep momentum in a difficult group where every point could matter.
A new chapter after recent England-Spain clashes
The fixture also comes with recent history. England and Spain have become one of the defining rivalries in women’s football, with meetings at major tournaments and in qualifying adding weight to every new encounter.
This time, both squads arrive with changes. Spain are now under Bermúdez, while England continue under Sarina Wiegman and could see Keira Walsh reach her 100th cap if selected. England Football confirmed Walsh addressed the media before the match, with the milestone in sight.
What is at stake?
The prize is direct qualification pressure.
The RFEF says both teams come into the match level on points in Group A3, making the Wembley meeting a direct fight for top spot. For Spain, a win would be both symbolic and practical: a first away victory over England and a major step on the road to Brazil 2027.
For England, it is a chance to make home advantage count and strengthen their control of the group. Either way, tonight’s result will shape the next stage of the qualification campaign.