Aitana Bonmati Returns to Spain Squad for Pivotal England Qualifier
Aitana Bonmati has made a crucial comeback to the Spain national team for the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier against England. This follows her recovery from a broken leg sustained during a training session in November, where she fractured her left fibula after an awkward fall. Earlier this month, Bonmati returned to the pitch, contributing as a late substitute in Barcelona's victory over Lyon in the UEFA Women's Champions League final. This qualifier holds significant importance for Spain, especially after their 1-0 defeat to England at Wembley in April. They must secure a win against the Lionesses at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix on 5 June (20:00 BST) to maintain control over their group standings. Key points regarding the qualifier: Only the winners of the four League A qualifying groups will advance directly to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Group runners-up will face play-offs against group winners and the two best-ranked runners-up from League C. A draw against England would complicate Spain's path, necessitating a victory over Iceland in Reykjavik and an England loss to Ukraine on 9 June (20:00 BST) for Spain to top the group.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-05-28