Highlights and Goals England 2 - 3 Spain in UEFA Nations League 2026-27

Morgan Rogers goes down near the Spanish box and the referee awards a free kick that could create a dangerous opportunity for England. The hosts push forward and prepare for one of their final chances to find an equalizer, while Spain organize themselves to protect their lead.

In the 89th minute, Jarrad Branthwaite came on for Marc Guéhi as England made a late change in the decisive stages. With 90 minutes completed, the referee indicates five minutes of added time. The hosts have this time to search for a good, while Spain look to hold on to their lead until the final whistle.

England had another chance to threaten Unai Simón's goal, but the move did not create any major danger for Spain. The English side continue to search for the equalizer, but they are running out of time to find the goal at Wembley.

Thomas Tuchel makes two changes to refresh England's attack in the decisive stages. Dominic Calvert-Lewin comes on for Harry Kane, while Morgan Gibbs-White replaces Bukayo Saka. Spain also make a change, with Mikel Merino replacing Dani Olmo for the final minutes.

Lamine Yamal took the initiative and went for a left-footed shot from outside the box, but his effort failed to find the target. England are pushing forward in search of a good, while Spain look to take advantage of the spaces starting to appear.

Spain come close to levelling the match! Lamine Yamal has a huge chance to bring Spain level, but he fails to make the most of the opportunity and misses a golden chance to put the world champions back on level terms. England breathe a sigh of relief at Wembley and keep their 2-1 lead.

Spain make two changes in search of an attacking reaction to get back into the game. Mikel Oyarzabal comes on for Ferran Torres, while Álex Baena replaces Nico Williams. La Roja are looking for fresh attacking options as they try to level the score at Wembley.

Incredible! Harry Kane smashes the penalty against the crossbar and the ball goes out of danger. Unai Simón celebrates with relief after the woodwork saves Spain from conceding a third goal. England miss a golden chance to extend their lead!

There is a penalty at Wembley! The referee briefly reviews the incident before pointing to the spot for England. Harry Kane takes the ball and prepares to take the penalty, with Spain waiting to defend against another huge chance for the hosts.

Attention at Wembley! The VAR has called the referee to review a possible foul inside the box for England. The referee heads to the pitch-side monitor to assess the incident and decide whether a penalty should be awarded.

England create another dangerous chance early in the second half as Jarell Quansah comes close to scoring England's third with a header from the centre of the box. Jude Bellingham delivered a good cross from the corner, but Quansah's effort went just over the crossbar. Spain survive a scare.

England are becoming more intense and dangerous in attack, looking to create opportunities from the wings. Bukayo Saka gets forward against the Spanish defence and wins a corner for the hosts, who continue pushing for the equaliser.

What a chance for Spain! Ferran Torres left the English defenders behind with a brilliant burst of pace, putting himself in a great position to double the lead, but he failed to finish the move and could not beat the English goalkeeper. Spain come very close to making it 0-2!

England are keeping possession and trying to build patiently, but they are facing a solid Spanish defence that is closing down the spaces effectively. La Roja remain compact and are making it difficult for the hosts to get into dangerous positions.

England come close once again from a corner and nearly find the equaliser, but Unai Simón shows great composure to claim the ball and end the danger. Spain maintain their lead as England continue searching for a way back into the match.

England are trying to react after Lamine Yamal's opener and are pushing forward in search of an equaliser. The hosts are moving their lines higher, applying more pressure and looking for spaces against a Spain side that continue to hold the lead.

Spain are not slowing down after Lamine Yamal's early goal and continue looking to extend their lead against England. Marc Cucurella pushed forward and came close to finding a second goal, with the attacking move eventually resulting in a corner for Spain. La Roja continue to apply pressure and create danger around the English box.

England and Spain are just moments away from the referee blowing the opening whistle in this historic UEFA Nations League 2026/27 — League A, Group A3, Matchday 1 match at Wembley Stadium. The back-to-back world champions against the Three Lions at the home of English football. A night that could define the direction of the group and that European football has been anticipating for months. The opening whistle is about to sound tonight at Wembley.

England and Spain are now stepping onto the sacred Wembley Stadium pitch for the pre-match protocol of this UEFA Nations League blockbuster. More than 90,000 fans in the stands of English football's most iconic ground create a spine-tingling atmosphere. La Roja with their two stars sport the most glittered crest in world football tonight in London. Everything is ready for the start of a night that promises to be historic.

Teams wrap up their warm-up and get everything ready on the Wembley Stadium pitch, fine-tuning final details as more than 90,000 souls create an atmosphere that only international football at Wembley can generate. Tension rises as the 19:45 BST / 14:45 ET kickoff approaches. The match is free to watch on ITV1 and ITVX in the UK and on FS2 in the US. Everything points to one of the biggest nights in European football this season.

England and Spain are already on the Wembley Stadium pitch going through their pre-match warm-up. Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres — scorer of the World Cup-winning goal — warm up on the Spanish flank with champion's confidence; on the other side, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and a Trent Alexander-Arnold who knows the Spanish well from his time at Real Madrid prepare for the biggest challenge of the new cycle under Thomas Tuchel. Wembley is already simmering. Everything points to history being made in London tonight.

England and Spain have confirmed their starting lineups for this UEFA Nations League blockbuster at Wembley Stadium in London. Everything is set for one of the most attractive European football clashes of the season so far, with the Euro 2024 Final rematch as the backdrop and Spain's TWO STARS shining at England's most iconic stadium. The stage is ready for a historic night at Wembley.

England and Spain are still in the locker room at Wembley Stadium, receiving final tactical instructions before stepping onto the pitch. Tuchel will have emphasized the defensive discipline that was so badly missing for England against Spain at Euro 2024; De la Fuente will have urged his players to come out from the first minute with the same hunger that defines the most glorious generation in Spanish football history. Tonight at Wembley, two football philosophies, two very different moments, and a rivalry that has been electrifying the football world for years meet once again.

Luis de la Fuente's Spain arrive at Wembley at the greatest moment in their recent history: back-to-back world champions and four-time European champions, with a golden generation showing insatiable hunger. De la Fuente was clear before the trip to London: "One story has ended and now another one begins." Lamine Yamal has scored 7 goals in the opening La Liga matches this season — joint-second-highest in the competition —, Ferran Torres has just scored a hat-trick in the Champions League with PSG, and Pedri, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, Nico Williams, and Mikel Merino form a block that has won 6 of the last 9 meetings against England. La Roja has the two stars, but tonight they come looking for another big scalp.

Thomas Tuchel leads England in one of the most demanding matches he could face since taking charge: the back-to-back world champions visiting Wembley for the new season opener. The Three Lions are without Declan Rice, rested at Arsenal's request, though Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to the squad and knows the Spanish style of play intimately from his time at Real Madrid. Thomas Tuchel was clear in the build-up: "We have a plan, we have ambition, and we want to be the exception to the rule." The only way to erase the pain of Euro 2024 and the World Cup is to beat Spain tonight at home.

England and Spain have arrived at Wembley Stadium, making their final preparations before heading onto the pitch for this UEFA Nations League blockbuster. Spain arrive in London with TWO STARS now proudly stitched above their crest — European champions 2024 and World champions 2026 — in what is their first official match since lifting the World Cup. England arrive with the frustration of a World Cup semifinal exit against Argentina and of having been beaten by Spain themselves in Euro 2024. Wembley is sold out and promises an electric atmosphere tonight in London.