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We're already past the first quarter-hour of the game
We're already past the first quarter-hour of the game. In the last few moments, it seems England has taken its foot off the gas, and Spain has taken advantage of that to push forward a bit more and break free from its opponent's dominance.
Follow the action at Riyadh Air Metropolitan Stadium
Follow the action at Riyadh Air Metropolitan Stadium. It's rare to see Spain being troubled by an opponent, but in these opening minutes, they've managed to withstand some of the pressure from the English team. The score is still 0-0.
Harry Kane almost scored!
England had another chance! The visiting team pressured Spain's build-up once again, and the ball came loose at the edge of the box. Harry Kane took advantage and fired a right-footed shot that went just wide of the left post.
First minutes
The first few minutes of the match are underway. England came out with a fairly aggressive attitude and is keeping possession, while also pressing the Spanish team on every attempt to move the ball forward. The score remains 0-0 for now.
England had it!
England had it! What a great save by Unai Simon, showing incredible reflexes, just moments into the game following a corner kick that Jude Bellingham ended up taking a shot on. The visiting team's first warning sign of the match.
Match starts!
The match is underway! The game kicks off at Riyadh Air Metropolitan Stadium. Referee Clément Turpin blows the whistle to signal the start of play. We’re in for a great match... We’ll see which team takes first place in the group.
Teams, take the field!
The teams are taking the field! We're all set for this spectacular match! The players from the Spanish and English national teams are taking the field at Riyadh Air Metropolitan Stadium. The ball will be in play in just a few moments.
French officiating team
The Spain vs. England match will be officiated by an all-French refereeing team. Clément Turpin will be the head referee; the assistant referees will be Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pages, while Marc Bollengier will serve as the fourth official.
In the video review room, Jérôme Brisard will be in charge of the VAR, and Bastien Dechepy will serve as his assistant.
Warm-up
Substitutes - England
1. Jordan Pickford (🧤), 23. Jason Steele (🧤), 2. Trent Alexander-Arnold, 7. Morgan Gibbs-White, 14. Djed Spence, 15. Dan Burn, 16. Jobe Bellingham, 18. James Hill, 19. Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 20. Rio Ngumoha, 21. Eberechi Eze, 22. Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Starting XI - England
13. James Trafford (🧤); 12. Ben White, 5. Ezri Konsa, 6. Jarell Quansah, 3. Lewis Hall; 4. Declan Rice, 8. Elliot Anderson; 17. Morgan Rogers, 10. Jude Bellingham, 11. Anthony Gordon; 9. Harry Kane.
Coach: Thomas Tuchel.
Substitutes - Spain
1. David Raya (🧤), 13. Joan García (🧤), 3. Marc Roca, 4. Dean Huijsen, 7. Ferran Torres, 9. Fermín López, 11. Yéremy Pino, 12. Pedro Porro, 16. Pablo Barrios, 17. Nico Williams, 19. Víctor Muñoz, 20. Pedri.
Starting XI - Spain
23. Unai Simón (🧤); 2. Marc Pubill, 5. Pau Cubarsí, 14. Aymeric Laporte, 22. Marc Cucurella; 18. Martín Zubimendi, 8. Fabián Ruiz; 10. Lamine Yamal, 6. Mikel Merino, 15. Álex Baena; 21. Mikel Oyarzabal.
Coach: Luis De La Fuente.
All set at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Everything is ready at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The field is in good condition, and the stands are beginning to fill with fans who will be cheering on the teams in Madrid. The teams are putting the finishing touches on their preparations before kickoff.
Recent meetings between Spain and England
Across their last 2 official clashes, per the historical Spain vs England results and live stats, the balance stands at 2 wins for Spain, 0 draws and 0 wins for England:
- 2026: England 2–3 Spain
- 2024: Spain 2–1 England
Squad List - England
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, James Trafford, Jason Steele.
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarell Quansah, Ezri Konsa, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall, Djed Spence, Tino Livramento, Trevoh Chalobah.
Midfielders: Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Jobe Bellingham, Elliot Anderson, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Morgan Gibbs-White, James Garner, Josh King.
Forwards: Harry Kane, Anthony Gordon, Morgan Rogers, Rio Ngumoha, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Eberechi Eze.
Squad List - Spain
Goalkeepers: Unai Simón, David Raya, Joan García, Álvaro Valles.
Defenders: Pedro Porro, Marc Pubill, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsí, Jacobo Ramón, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella.
Midfielders: Martín Zubimendi, Pedri, Mikel Merino, Fabián Ruiz, Álex Baena, Fermín López, Pablo Barrios, Marc Roca.
Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Ferran Torres, Mikel Oyarzabal, Yéremy Pino, Ander Barrenetxea, Roberto Fernández.
Key player - England
For England, Harry Kane stands out. The 33-year-old forward is one of the team's most outstanding players so far in the UEFA Nations League, where he has seven goals and two assists in five matches, having played a total of 395 minutes.
Key player - Spain
On the Spanish national team, Lamine Yamal stands out. The 19-year-old forward is one of the team's most outstanding players so far in the UEFA Nations League, where he has four goals and one assist in four matches, having played a total of 281 minutes.
The game will be played at Riyadh Air Metropolitan Stadium
The Spain vs England match will be played at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium, located in the Rosas neighborhood of Madrid, Spain. This stadium, which opened in 1994, has a capacity of 69,000 spectators.
At this stadium, which was called Estadio de Madrid until its reopening in 2017, Atlético de Madrid plays its home games. It has also hosted major events such as the 2018 Copa del Rey final and the 2018–19 UEFA Champions League final.
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How to watch Spain vs England Live Stream, TV Channel & Kick-off Times
Here are the official kick-off times, TV channels and live stream options to watch Spain vs England in UEFA Nations League across major English-speaking regions:
- USA: 2:45 PM EST / 11:45 AM PST - TV & Live Stream on ESPN+, Paramount+, Peacock, fuboTV.
- UK & Ireland: 7:45 PM GMT - Watch live on Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Discovery+.
- South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa (Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda): 9:45 PM SAST (8:45 PM WAT in Nigeria / 10:45 PM EAT in Kenya & Uganda) - Broadcast on SuperSport, DStv Stream.
- Canada: 2:45 PM EST / 11:45 AM PST - Live streaming on DAZN Canada, FuboTV Canada, TSN.
- Australia & New Zealand: 6:45 AM AEDT (8:45 AM NZDT in New Zealand) - Watch live on Optus Sport, beIN Sports Australia, Stan Sport.
- UAE & MENA (Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Qatar): 11:45 PM GST (10:45 PM AST in Saudi Arabia & Qatar) - Broadcast on beIN Sports English, TOD.
- India, Malaysia & Singapore: 1:15 AM IST (3:45 AM MYT/SGT in Malaysia & Singapore) - Watch on Sony LIV, Star Sports (India), Astro SuperSport (Malaysia).
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Spain
The Spanish national team heads into the final match of the group stage of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League on a high note. The reigning world champions defeated the Czech Republic 0-2 in their previous match thanks to goals by Álex Baena and Marc Pubill.
The team coached by Luis De La Fuente has had a flawless season and remains at the top of Group A3, with a perfect record so far (15 points out of a possible 15), having scored 14 goals and conceded only five.
England
England will play its final group-stage match in the UEFA Nations League on Spanish soil. The Three Lions have held onto second place in Group A3, now with 12 points.
The team coached by Thomas Tuchel is coming off a 2-1 victory over Croatia at Wembley last Thursday, thanks to goals by Morgan Rogers and Harry Kane. Although it has already secured a spot among the top eight teams, it is looking to maintain its goal differential - currently at +12 - after scoring 16 goals and conceding only 4.
Hello to all VAVEL readers!
Welcome to the live broadcast of the Spain vs England match, part of Matchday 6 of Group A3 in League A of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League, which will take place at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium.
My name is Jhonatan Martinez and I will be your host for this match. We will bring you pre-match analysis, score updates and live news here on VAVEL.
The first substitution of the match is coming up. Marc Pubill has suffered an injury... Bad luck for him and for Atlético Madrid, which may be without him for a couple of weeks given its upcoming schedule. Pedro Porro has come on in his place.