Spain beat Germany 27-24 in the Women's U18 World Championship on 1 August 2026, moving top of their group with a perfect record.
The hosts finished three points clear of the Germans after the match, with Spain now sitting on six points from three games and Germany on four after two victories and a draw. By then Spain had already shown they could score freely, having put 46 past Uzbekistan and 27 through Guinea in their opening fixtures.
Germany came into the game with momentum of their own, having dismantled Uzbekistan 44-13 just a day earlier, but the Spanish defence held firm when it mattered. To be fair, the Germans had nothing to do all evening in terms of finding an equaliser in the closing stages, though they pushed hard throughout.
Spain's recent form had been impressive — a 23-22 win over Denmark and a 19-16 victory against Hungary back in 2024 showed they could grind out results against tougher opposition. The hosts now extend that winning run to three matches, while Germany's unbeaten streak remains intact despite the narrow defeat.
What the result means is straightforward: Spain lead the group with six points and a superior goal difference, while Germany sit second with four. The Germans still have a chance to close the gap if they win their remaining games, but Spain have put themselves in control of their own destiny.