With the same starting XI as against England, the Spanish national team took to the pitch with the firm intention of securing their ticket to the next World Cup. Sonia Bermúdez’s side started the stronger of the two, controlling possession and creating significant danger in attack. Vicky López attempted a cross into the box, and it was the Vallecas-born player herself who broke the deadlock five minutes into the match, capitalising on a magnificent pass from Alexia Putellas that left her completely unmarked. Lucía Corrales also tried her luck with a cross into the area, which the visiting goalkeeper gathered. Mariona also looked for a second goal, but the clearest chance fell to the head of Patri Guijarro, only for the visiting goalkeeper to claim the ball. The keeper was also a key figure with another great save from Salma Paralluelo. In the 22nd minute, the influential Vicky López tried her luck with a strike.

A secure Cecilia Runarsdottir saved the shot. Mapi León came close to scoring from a direct free-kick, but the visiting defence cleared the ball. The central defender from Zaragoza also came close to doubling the lead with an attempt at an Olympic goal (direct from a corner). Alexia Putellas also went close with a shot that whistled past the post. From the edge of the box, Patri Guijarro had a strike that went over the bar. In the 37th minute, Ona Batlle spotted Edna Imade inside the area. The forward made no mistake to net the second. A third could have come for Salma, but she was unlucky. The forward did, however, extend La Roja's lead before the break after another great pass from Ona Batlle left the Zaragoza-born player completely alone, and she did not forgive. At half-time, Sonia Bermúdez brought on Aitana and Pina to maintain the intensity in attack. 

June 9, 2026

In the second half, the Spanish national team maintained the same script as the first, continuing to create danger. Just five minutes after the restart, Vicky López unleashed a powerful strike to net her brace and leave her mark on the match. For their part, the hosts managed to pull a goal back through Linda Boama, who capitalised on an error by the Spaniards. The Icelandic euphoria was short-lived. Claudia Pina was there to provide the response just a few minutes later—a stunning strike with her left foot from the Barcelona player. Sonia Bermúdez continued to make changes, and the definitive 1-6 was the work of Aitana Bonmatí, who closed out the match to seal Spain's qualification. La Roja will be at the next World Cup, Brazil 2027, the fourth in their history—something unthinkable just a few years ago. 

Match Details

Iceland: Cecilia Runarsdottir; Gudrun Arnardottir, Glodis Viggosdottir, Ingibjorb Sigurdadottir (Arna Eiriksdottir 61’), Saedis Heidarsdottir; Karolina Vilhjalmsdottir, Ida Hermannsdottir (Hildur Antonsdottir 46’), Alexandra Johannsdottir; Thelma Karen Palmadottir (Linda Boama 46’), Dilja Zomers (Hlin Eiriksdottir 61’) and Sandra Jessen (Birta Georgsdottir 76’).

Spain: Cata Coll; Ona Batlle (Eva Navarro 57’), Irene Paredes (María Méndez 71’), Mapi León, Lucía Corrales; Patri Guijarro (Clara Serrajordi 57’), Alexia Putellas, Mariona Caldentey (Aitana Bonmatí 46’); Vicky López, Edna Imade and Salma Paralluelo (Claudia Pina 46’).

Referee: Miriama Bočková. No bookings. 

Goals: 0-1 Vicky López minute 5, 0-2 Edna Imade minute 37, 0-3 Salma Paralluelo minute 45, 0-4 Vicky López minute 50, 1-4 Linda Boama minute 58, 1-5 Claudia Pina minute 68 and 1-6 Aitana Bonmatí minute 86.