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Bellingham and Cucurella start for England and Spain at Wembley

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 5:45 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Bellingham and Cucurella start for England and Spain at Wembley

Summary

Jude Bellingham and Marc Cucurella, both Real Madrid players, are starting in the match between England and Spain at Wembley. Bellingham has recently been named England Men’s Player of the Year for 2025/26 and aims to continue his strong form. Cucurella, who played well during the World Cup, is looking to regain his best performance after a less impressive start at Real Madrid. Dean Huijsen is on the bench for Spain as the team opts for a different defensive pairing. The match marks the first encounter for both teams after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Key Details

•England faces Spain in UEFA Nations League group stage
•Bellingham starts after winning Player of the Year award
•Cucurella seeks to improve after World Cup performance
•Huijsen benched; Spain uses a different center-back combo
•Kickoff is underway at Wembley Stadium

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5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Real Madrid duo Bellingham, Cucurella start in England vs Spain

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With the first international break of the 2026/27 season underway, teams in Europe are kicking off the UEFA Nations League group stages.World champions Spain will be taking on England tonight at Wembl...
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