Spain Stuns USWNT with Early Goals in Friendly

ByGuillermo Garcia

Oct 10, 2026 #AlyssaThompson, #Brazil, #Girma, #Japan, #Lavelle, #Rodman, #SophiaSmith, #spain, #Swanson, #TeamUSA, #US Soccer, #uswnt, #USWNT Soccer, #USWNTSoccer

Spain dominates early, exposing USWNT in a pre‑World Cup friendly.

Spain and the US are likely the top contenders for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil.

Spain, the reigning world champions and 60‑week FIFA leaders, already seem poised to meet the United States in Brazil as the tournament’s two favorites. The US, fresh Olympic gold medallists, sit second in the rankings. For my money, Spain’s momentum appears unstoppable.

Both squads enter this month’s friendlies missing key injured stars, forcing coaches to test depth. The first clash in Brazil comes 258 days before the World Cup, with Spain already qualified while the US must still earn a spot through next month’s regional qualifiers. Will the Americans rediscover form before the big stage?