Spain defeated the United States women’s national team 2-0 on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Washington, DC, taking control of the friendly with goals from Patri Guijarro in the third minute and Eva Navarro in the 14th. The result came in the first of two meetings between the sides in October, with a rematch held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Chester, Pennsylvania. It was also the first time the US had faced the world No 1 in FIFA’s rankings on home soil. Spain exploited defensive lapses early and then managed the game well after halftime. The US looked more organized in the second half and did not allow a shot on target after the break, but their comeback stalled when Lily Yohannes missed a penalty in the 67th minute. Sophia Wilson had earlier seen a goal ruled out for offside after video review. The match was played without several key players on both sides because of injuries. For the US, Naomi Girma and Sam Coffey were unavailable. Spain were missing Aitana Bonmatí, Vicky Lopez, Mariona Caldentey and goalkeeper Cata Coll, while Clàudia Pina and Mapi León withdrew from camp on Friday, October 9, 2026. The game also featured returns for Mallory Swanson and Ashley Sanchez off the US bench. Swanson made her first appearance in 710 days after time away following childbirth, while Sanchez played for the national team for the first time since October 2023.
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Spain beat USWNT 2-0 in Washington as early goals decide friendly
Patri Guijarro and Eva Navarro scored inside 14 minutes, and Spain held off a second-half US push that included a missed penalty by Lily Yohannes.
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- USWNT exposed by ruthless Spain as early goals settle heavyweight friendly — The Guardian — esportes
