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England vs Spain UEFA Nations League Preview: Everything You Need to Know
Spain arrive after winning the World Cup and have lost just 2 of their last 18 Nations League matches, setting up a high-stakes opener.
- On Saturday, September 26, 2026, England hosts reigning world champions Spain at Wembley Stadium for the opening match of the 2026–27 UEFA Nations League Group A3 campaign.
- After five players, including Cole Palmer and Declan Rice, withdrew due to fitness issues, England manager Thomas Tuchel made late call-ups for Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner.
- Defending a 38-fixture unbeaten streak in regulation time, Spain has not lost since a friendly match against Colombia in March 2024, marking the longest European streak.
- Captain Harry Kane aims to draw level with Peter Shilton as England's all-time most-capped player if he features in all four upcoming matches over the two-week break.
- Spain manager Luis de la Fuente characterized the match as 'a new story' despite his team winning only twice in nine previous visits to Wembley Stadium.
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·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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·Madrid, Spain
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right13Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Right
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Right
43% Right
L 27%
C 30%
R 43%
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