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Spain Defeats England 3-2 in Thrilling Nations League Clash
Mikel Oyarzabal scored the winner as Spain punished two England defensive errors and extended their unbeaten run to 39 matches, officials said.
- Spain defeated England 3-2 in a chaotic Nations League opener on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Despite early goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane, the world champions mounted a comeback after Kane missed a crucial penalty.
- Manager Thomas Tuchel aimed to "embrace the chaos" of English football, yet his team stumbled early when Lamine Yamal capitalized on a Marc Guehi error in the second minute. England returned 10 weeks after a World Cup semi-final collapse to Argentina.
- England's momentum stalled after the break when Harry Kane struck the crossbar while slipping during a penalty attempt. This miss allowed Spain to regain control; substitute Alex Baena leveled before Mikel Oyarzabal sealed victory.
- In the Nations League Group B1 opener at Stozice Stadium, Scotland secured a goalless draw against Slovenia. The match marked the debut of 39-year-old Belgian head coach Sebastien Pocognoli, who replaced Steve Clarke.
- Scotland showed improvement in the second half, with forward Kieron Bowie testing goalkeeper Jan Oblak. While lacking a breakthrough, the performance offered optimism for Pocognoli as he begins his tenure in Ljubljana.
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Lamine Yamal has chosen the direct duel of the Balloon d'Or candidate against Harry Kane. Spain beats England in Wembley with 3:2 (1:2) at the start of the Nations League. Both superstars met in a turbulent game.
·Berlin, Germany
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Ahn Hong-seok = Spain, the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup champion, defeated England and... in the first match of the UEFA Nations League (UNL)
·Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
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England collects an unfortunate 2-3 defeat in the Nations League against the world champion Spain. After a shot-out penalty by Harry Kane, the guests make the turn to victory.
·Zürich, Switzerland
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World Champion Spain has been unbeaten since 39 games after regular season. Yamal, Baena and Oyarzabal met in London. Kane forgave a penalty.
·Vienna, Austria
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