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Spain Defeats England 3-2 in Thrilling Nations League Clash
Spain’s substitutes Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal turned the match after Harry Kane missed a second-half penalty.
- On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Spain defeated England 3-2 at Wembley Stadium in the opening round of the UEFA Nations League Group A3, capitalizing on defensive errors to secure the comeback victory.
- Returning to action for the first time since their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, England manager Thomas Tuchel led his squad seeking redemption against the reigning world champions Spain.
- Lamine Yamal capitalized on a Marc Guehi error to open the scoring in the second minute, while Harry Kane's penalty struck the crossbar as England led 2-1 in the second half.
- Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal sealed the 3-2 comeback victory in the 74th minute with a delicate finish, extending Spain's unbeaten record to 39 matches and leaving Tuchel with defensive concerns.
- England faces the Czech Republic on Tuesday in Group A3 before a fixture against Croatia, while Spain hosts Croatia next, both teams continuing their Nations League campaigns through the international break.
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