England miss automatic World Cup spot as Spain top group, France and Denmark qualify
The Lionesses recorded a comfortable 3-0 victory over Ukraine at Everton Stadium to reach 15 points, with Jess Carter, Georgia Stanway, and Beth Mead all finding the back of the net.
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World Cup champions Spain retained the top spot in League A Group 3 on a superior head-to-head record, thrashing Iceland 6-1 away with Vicky Lopez scoring twice to clinch automatic qualification. England's players expressed mixed feelings and disappointment after the match, with Stanway and Mead noting it is rare to get 15 points and not win the group, but they remain motivated to qualify through the play-offs.
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In Group A2, France booked their ticket to the global tournament with a 1-0 home victory over Ireland, thanks to a goal from Melvine Malard scored just before the halftime whistle. France held on to top their group despite finishing with 10 players following a late red card for Thiniba Samoura, finishing two points clear of the Netherlands who defeated Poland 3-1.
Denmark secured first place in Group A1 with a dominant display, defeating Serbia 4-1 away from home as Amalie Vangsgaard scored twice to lead the Danish attack. Pernille Harder converted a crucial penalty for Denmark during the match, while teammate Cecilie Floe's early opening goal had been briefly canceled out by Serbia's Allegra Poljak.
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Germany had already qualified from Group A4 ahead of the final round, joining the latest qualifiers for the tournament which will be held in Brazil from June 24 to July 25 next year.
