Reigning World Cup champions Spain head to Wembley Stadium for a UEFA Nations League opener against England on Saturday in a rematch of the EURO 2024 Final.
This could’ve been the World Cup final had England overcome Argentina’s scrappy demands in the semifinal, and Thomas Tuchel’s men will be anxious to make a statement as a new cycle begins in London.
MORE — UEFA Nations League groups, standings, schedule, scores
This match kicks off at the same time as UEFA Nations League A’s Group 3 mates Czechia and Croatia get going at Fortuna Arena in Prague. England go to Prague four days later while Croatia will next head to Spain.
When all’s said and done this international break, we’ll know which team is headed out of Group 3 to the semifinals and which nation will be relegated to UEFA Nations League B.
England vs Spain live score: 2-3
Lamine Yamal 2′, Anthony Gordon 36′, Harry Kane 40′, Alex Baena 60′, 74′
England vs Spain live updates
GOAL! England 2-3 Spain: Mikel Oyarzabal
An inquest at the back (and midfield as Oyazarbal puts Spain on top.
It’s so easy as Spain bypasses England’s entire midfield and back line with a simple low pass from Baena.
Midfield changes
Pedri replaces Fabian Ruiz for Spain in the 70th minute.
For England, James Garner takes the spot of Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Morgan Rogers enters for Anthony Gordon.
GOAL! England 2-2 Spain: Alex Baena (video)
Off the bench and onto the score sheet.
Olmo sets up Baena for a shot from inside the arc and Trafford cannot get to the spinning effort through traffic.
Thomas Tuchel will think Baena had way too much time to cue up his finish.
BAENA BRINGS SPAIN LEVEL
Álex Baena finishes off Dani Olmo’s assist to make it 2-2 against England. pic.twitter.com/6A7CvGiJvE
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) September 26, 2026
Spain make some moves
Mikel Oyarzabal and Alex Baena come into the game in the 55th minute for Ferran Torres and Nico Williams, respectively.
England penalty MISS
The Three Lions win a penalty but Kane cannot convert and England’s lead stays one.
Bellingham won the penalty under minimal contact from Rodri, but VAR saw fit to send England to the spot and Kane hit the frame.
Halftime — England 2-1 Spain
Spain have been more dangerous — almost quadrupling England’s xG — but the Three Lions have been clinical.
Shots are 8-6 for Spain, who have 55% of the ball but have only scored off Guehi’s lost-mind error.
GOAL! England 2-1 Spain: Harry Kane (video)
And the Three Lions are on top!
Harry Kane drives into traffic to head Nico O’Reilly’s hopeful cross home.
HARRY KANE COMPLETES THE TURNAROUND
His header puts England up 2-1 over Spain. pic.twitter.com/dlFwREzMbT
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) September 26, 2026
GOAL! England 1-1 Spain: Anthony Gordon (video)
Jude Bellingham gets the ball on the counter and sets up Anthony Gordon.
The Barcelona man beats Unai Simon to tie the game.
Anthony Gordon with the EQUALIZER against Spain pic.twitter.com/fo5QZtgzO7
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) September 26, 2026
GOAL! England 0-1 Spain Lamine Yamal pickpockets Guehi (video)
This is not what Wembley Stadium wanted to see within moments of kickoff.
Marc Guehi’s awareness level sinks below zero and Yamal reaps the rewards.
LAMINE YAMAL.
He scores 2 minutes into the game for Spain against England pic.twitter.com/iDxFMXfbU8
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) September 26, 2026
England lineup, confirmed team news
Trafford, O’Reilly, Guehi, Konsa, Quansah, Lewis-Skelly, Anderson, Gordon, Bellingham, Saka, Kane
Spain lineup, confirmed team news
Simon, Pubill, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella, Ruiz, Rodri, Yamal, Olmo, Williams, Torres
How to watch England vs Spain live, UEFA Nations League stream link and start time
Kick off time:2:45pm ET Saturday, September 27
Venue: Wembley Stadium — London
TV Channel: FS2
Stream link: Fox.com
England vs Spain team news
The only uncapped field player for England is Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, who may get a chance to shine on this big stage as Declan Rice is resting with Arsenal. Everton’s James Garner could also benefit from Rice’s absence. Trent Alexander-Arnold is back in the squad and will now the Spanish opposition well from his time at Real Madrid.
Sporting Lisbon fullback Ivan Fresneda and Espanyol forward Roberto Fernandez are uncapped faces for Spain, while other players not on the World Cup squad are Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martinez and Barca’s Fermin Lopez. World Cup winners Joan Garcia, Borja Iglesias, Pedro Porro, and Gavi were not selected for various reasons, while Marcos Llorente has retired from international football.
England vs Spain prediction
England lead the all-time series 14W-3D-11L but Spain have won the only meeting between these teams in recent history, a 2-1 defeat of the Three Lions in the EURO 2024 Final. This game may look a lot like that but finish a bit different. England 1-1 Spain.
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